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What kind of round baler do you use?

What kind of round baler do you use?

We use a JD 530 round baler. We have dumped way too much money in it this year and it still has problems. When we tye bales it tyes fine in the middle but on the right edge it wraps 3-4 times which falls off the bale immediately because it is too loose. We have adjusted settings and so forth. Anyone have any ideas how to fix this?

Do you need to adjust bale size adjustment on round baler?

Kevin K : for the arms to start moving on there on the pump would have to turning , which it should not be unless the the bale is build and has trip the lever, you may need to check bale size adjustment on the baler Kevin K : let me know Kevin K

What makes a John Deere round baler stop turning?

the arm should travel across the baler and a lever on the acuator hits the lever on the side of the baler and trips the hydraulic valve to make the arm go back the other way to home and cut the string , then when the gate is opena nd you dump the bale the idle arm on the pump is reset to the loose position and the hyd pump should stop turning, ,

Where are the hydrauliac tension cylinders on a round baler?

There are two hydrauliac tension cylinders on the baler. If the internal seals fail then the bale will be loose. Also the square block that the hoses go to may need new seals and stuff put in it. This block is located on the front of the baler just above the tongue.

What should I do if my round baler is not working?

Check Belt Tension. Refer to your owners manual and make sure your belts are running at the right tension. Worn Belts. If your belts are too worn they will have a hard time gripping when there is no hay in the chamber, you may need to replace your belts. Improper Windrows/Driving.

Can a New Holland square baler tie a bale?

New Holland 268 square baler wouldn’t tie a bale. The knotters would get a bunch of twine wrapped up and it would be a mess. It’s an easy fix in this case Loading…

Do you have to open the tailgate on a round baler?

Open the tailgate. On Many balers you have to shut the tailgate with the baler running, you may have to open it when starting the baler to get it going Check Belt Tension. Refer to your owners manual and make sure your belts are running at the right tension.

Why do I need twine on my round baler?

On some balers you need thinner twine in order to fit properly and be pulled into the chamber. Improper Ground Speed. If your pickup head is constantly clogging, you may need to reduce your ground speed. Too Large of Windrows. Try making smaller windrows, especially for older balers.

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Ruth Doyle