Mf 9 baler opt (1)

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Operator's Manual

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MASSEY-FERGUSON

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We recommend that you CAREFULLY READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL before operating. the unit. Also, time spent in becoming fully acquainted with its performance features, adiustments and maintenance schedules will be repaid in a long and satisfactory life of the product.

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SAFETY IS A FULL TIME JOB

From the day Massey-Ferguson Equipment first reaches the drawing board, until the fmal operational test is completed, MF engineers are conscious of the need to build "SAFETY" into each piece of machinery. Remember, no machine is safer than its operator. Your OPERATOR'S MANUAL points out many of the potential danger areas in the operation and servicing of each piece of equipment. How well YOU, THE OPERATOR, handle the "SAFETY" ball determines the "SAFETY" of your operation. Hitch hiking is prohibited!

Don't allow any passengers on working or moving equipment. will you at all times use the SLOW MOVING VEHICLE sign and warning lights when moving your equipment on the highway? will you stop the power to the unit before trying to remove obstructions or make adjustments? will you stay mentally alert at all times . when operating the machine? "SAFETY" IS A FULL TIME JOB FOR EVERYONE. It is our hope that this machine will provide, long, satisfactory and "SAFE" SERVICE FOR YOU.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means - ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

May we suggest that you take a few additional minutes to read over more than once the areas of this Manual where the SAFETY SYMBOLS and CAU· TION notes appear. These are areas where the operator should use particular care. Play it "SAFE··. KNOW THE DANGER AREAS AND AVOID THEM.

INDEX P age INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

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Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

Maintenance . . .. . .... .. . ....... . ... . .

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OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

5 5 7 8 8 9 9 10 11 11 12 12 12 13 15 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 20 21 22 23 23 24

Preparing Tractor . .. ..... .. .........

Attaching Baler to Tractor .. . ... . . . ...

Preparing the Baler . ... . ...... ... . .. : Packer Fork Positioning . . .. . . . . . . . ...

Preparing Twine Balls. . . .. .... .. .. . . .

Threading Needles .... . ..... .. ... . ...

Starting the Baler ..... . . . . . ..........

Stopping the Baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

Field Operating Information . . . . .... •..

Operating Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

Shear Bolts . . . . . ....... . . .. . . . .. . .. " PTO Slip Clutch . . . . . .. . . . . .. . .. .....

Chain Adjustment .. ... .. .............

Packer Relief Spring Length . . . . . . . . . . .

Packer Crank Timing. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ..

Packer Finger - Plunger Timing ... . .. .

Tripping the Knotter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Needle Brake . ... . .. . ... . ......... . ..

Swing Frame Brake . . .... .. .. . ... . . . .

Plunger Safety Stop .. ... .. . .. ........

Knotter Assembly Adjustments .. .. ....

Needle Adjustments .. . . ........... . . .

Twine Finger . . . .. . ... .. ..... . .. .. ...

Twine Holder Disc . ...... . .. . . .. .....

Twine Holder ......... . .... . .. .. .. .. .

Knotter Hook . ..... . . . .... .. ... ... . . .

Twine Knife . . ..... . . . . .. . . .... ......

Page Stripper Arm ..... . . .. ...... .. . ... . . . 24 Twine T ension ..... . . . ...... . .. .. . . . . 25 Knotter Difficultie s ......... .. ...... . 29 SERVICING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Plunger Runner Adjustment .. . .... ... .

Shear Knife Adjustment . . ... ... . . . . . ..

Shear Knife a nd Vertical Plunger ......

Shear Knife Sharpening ... . .. .. .... .. .

Twine Knife Sha rpening .... . ... . . . . . ..

Baler Stora ge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36

Jack Stand . . . . .... . .. . . ..•• • . ... . .. .

Pick-Up Skid Shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Swing Wagon Hitch •. •. .... . • ••••... ..

Bale Loading Chute .. .• . • . . .. •... .• . .

Pick-Up Sprocket - 26-Tooth ... " . . ..

Pick - Up Slip Clutch . .. . . . . . . . • . . . . . ..

Hay Wedges . . . . . . .. . .. ....... • ......

Bale Retarders . .. • .. •• • . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Quarter Turn Bale Counter . . .. . . . .. . .

Bale Counter . • •. ......•. •• .... . .. . . .

Dual Wheel Kit .. • ..• •• .. •. . .. . . . . .•.

Crankshaft Safety Shield .. • . •.... . • ...

Flywheel Safety Shield . .. .•.. .......• .

Bale Thrower •.. . . ••. .. • ... .. .. . .....

Implement Safety Lamp ... . .. . . . .. .. ..

Hydraulic Bale Tension Control . • .. . ..

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SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

SERIAL NUMBER Each M-F Implement is identified by a serial and model number. These numbers are recorded on the serial number plate. When ordering parts, accessories or requesting ser vice, always refer to these numbers.

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INTRODUCTION The MF 9 Baler has been designed with a lower feed housing metalwork silhouette to allow the operator to have a full view of the back field as well as the front field from the tractor's seat when in field operation.

This Baler is solely a PTO driven unit which is fully automated and requires no additional manpower other than the tractor operator. From the time the windrowed material is picked up at the 56" wide pick-up assembly, until the baled material is discharged from the 14" x 18" bale chamber, the p~unger i~ operating at 80 strokes per minute when a PTO speed of 540 rpm is maintained.

The MF9 Baler contains a twine tie mechanism which ties the material being baled.

The bale lengths can be controlled in lengths from 12" to 50" by a simple adjustment of the metering wheel.

Being able to control the bale length permits the operator to store bales in a number of storage places instead of being restricted to anyone area because of bale size restrictions.

Weight of the bales are dependent upon the size of the windrow, moisture content, baling speed, material texture and the adjustment of the bale tension bars. Fifty to sixty-lb. bales are average weight. If bale weight is allowed to exceed 80 lbs. in hay and 65 lbs. in straw, excessive twine breakage will occur during handling due to the limit of the twine tensile strength.

Incorporated in this highly engineered Baler are sealed needle and sealed ball bearings, oil impregnated bronze bushings and oil impregnated cheveron type nylon bushings. As a result, the MF 9 Baler requires little more than seasonal iubrication.

When reference is made in the manual as to direction of travel or location of Baler parts, the following is indicated: the drawpole is located at the front; the tailgate is at the rear of the Baler; when reference is made to left side or the right Side, it is assumed that the operator is standing at the rear of the baler.

Other commonly used terms in this manual are: Compression Stroke - when the plunger moves toward the rear of the Baler, compressing the material being baled; Return stroke - the plunger has completed its compression stroke and is returning toward the front of the Baler; Primary Twine - end of twine held in the twine holder discs which encircles the rear portion of the bale; Secondary Twine - end of twine threaded in the needles which is placed in the motters encircling the front portion of the bale.

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE A regular schedule of inspection, lubrication and maintenance at periodic intervals will give you additional years of field service from your MF 9 Baler.

terial to enter the needle bearings, shortening their life.

BALER LUBRICATION Care should always be exercised when handling all types of lubricants. Open containers invite and collect dirt, which may cause very serious damage to the lubricated parts.

Secure a good grade of lithium base pressure gun lubricant from a reliable supplier to be used in the pressure-type grease fittings. Always wipe off grease fittings before lubrication to prevent the entrance of dirt.

To obtain access to the PTO drive shaft lubrication holes, first, detach the PTO drive shaft coupler from the tractor. Pull universal drive shaft apart and apply lubrication to shaft, then, reassemble.

NOTE: Apply a sufficient amount of

engine oil to maintain easy telescopiC action of the PTa shaft.

The points listed below should be lubricated periodically. The number of hours indicates the hours of operation after which these points ¡ should be serviced.

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F;g. 1 - PTO Sholt 1. Ins tall Pipe Plugs

2. Lubrication Hole

Fig. 2 - Main Gear Housing 1. Breather Cap

2. Fille r Plug

3. Drain P lu g

PTO SHAR -50 Hours

The two universal couplings and the sliding shaft on the PTO drive shaft must be lubricated every 50 hours. Remove and replace the slotted-head plugs in the yoke centers of the universal couplings, see Fig. 1, with 1/ 8" pipe thread, 67-1 / 20 , angle grease fittings. One shot of a lithium base grease for each coupling is sufficient.

IMPORTANT: Over-greas ing with a

high pressure grease gun will damage the grease seals, allowing foreign ma2

MAIN GEAR HOUSING Prior to Storage

50 Hours and

lnspect the. breather, No.1, Fig. 2, on top of the main gear housing daily. Make sure that it is not plugged or obstructed. 1f necessary, clean breather. Check and make certain that the oil level is to the filler plug opening, No. 2.

Annually, or every 50, 000 bales, drain the oil, when warm, by removing the drain plug, No.3, at the bottom of the housing and then,

Fig. 3 - Packer Drive Housing I. Bteothet Cop

2. Dro in Plug

Fig. " - Knotter Lubrication 1. 1/ 4" Allen-Heod Plugl

2. 118" Pipe Plugl

refill with SAE 90 E. P. Oil (Timken rating of 45) (approximately 5-1/2 quarts).

NOTE: It is important that the recommended oil be used. See Chart on Page 4.

PACKER DRIVE HOUSING Prior to Storage

However, in areas where abrasive dust collects on the knotter assemblies, more frequent lubrication may be required.

50 Hours and

lnspect the breather, No.1, on top of the packer drive housing daily, Fig. 3. Clean, if .. necessary. Weekly inspection of the oil level in the housing is needed to ensure that the oil is high enough to contact the bevel gear teeth. To check the oil level, remove breather and use a clean stick. There should be approximately 2-1/ 4 inches of oil on the stick to be properly filled .

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CAUTION: The oil level must be kept . . below the bearings.

Annually, or every 50,000 bales, drain the oil, when warm, by removing the plug, No.2, at the bottom of the housing and refill with 1-1/ 2 pints of SAE 90 oil.

To lubricate the knotters, remove the Allenhead plugs from the twine disc driven gear studs, and the bushing on the knotter drive shaft. Install nine, straight 1/4" grease fit.tings, No.1 , Fig. 4. Remove the 1/ 8" pipe plug from ' the right side of each knotter and install 90 0 , 1/ 8" pipe thread grease fittings, No.2, Fig. 4. One shot of lithium base gun grease per fitting is sufficient each time the knotters are greased.

NOTE; Carefully install grease fittings! To prevent them from being damaged, use a suitable driver or bronze hammer when installing drive type fittings. Do not tighten screw type fittings excessively.

KNOTTER LUBRICATION - 15,000 Bales and Prior to Storage

The pre-lubricated knotter assemblies incorporate sealed needle bearings, sealed ball bearings, oil impregnated bronze bushings and oil impregnated cheveron type nylon bushings.

Under the average operating conditions, annual, or 15,000 bale lubrication is sufficient.

ROllER CHAINS -

Annually Before Storage

Lubricate all chains with a good, clean, light oil.

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DOUBLE AND TRIPLE CHAIN SPROCKETS - Annually Before Storage

MAINTENANCE

Lubricate the two needle bearings in the rear double sprocket and the front triple sprocket by removing the Allen setscrew and installing grease fittings.

Experience has shown that regular checks of certain parts is the best way to keep your baler and its accessories in operating condition. In order to aid you in your periodic maintenance checks, the following information is provided:

WHEEL BEARINGS Before Storage

Annually

Annually, the wheels should be removed and the bearings cleaned and repacked with a short

fiber lithium base grease. When reassembling, adjust the bearings by tightening the castellated nut until a slight drag is noticed when the wheel is rotated, then back the nut off approximately 1/8 turn and insert cotter pin.-

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BALER WEEKLY MAINTENANCE (50 Houn)

Tires Inspect physical condition and check pressure. The tires should be inflated to the following pressures: L. H. size 6. 40 - 15 ...•..••..•...••. 40 Ibs•

PTO DRIVE SPR AG CLUTCH Before Storage

Annually

R. H. size 5. 00 - 15 ...••.•.••••.•... 28 lbs.

Inspect and lubricate the sprag clutch with lithium base bearing grease.

Nuts, Bolts and Screws Check and tighten, if necessary. Service the items listed in the "Lubrication" section.

The following chart lists products meeting Timken rating of 45 or better:

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Supplier

Product

Texaco, Inc. Shell Oll Co. Standard Oil Co. Sun Oil Co. Gulf Oil Corp.

Universal Gear Lubricant Spirax EP 90 Emogear Compound 3 Sunep 1090 Gulf Trans Gear Lubricant EP 90

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OPERATION It is important that your MF 9 Baler's mechanism has been properly and correctly adjusted for field use. Time lost in the field due to mechanical failure is usually attributed to the lack of preventative maintenance and proper adjustment procedures.

Refer to this Manual before making your next mechanical adjustment

PRE-OPERATING INFORMATION PTO DRIVE

The PTO drive Baler is used to its best advantage when used in combination with a tractor having a two-stage clutch system or Independent PTO.

knotters operate in a conventional manner. The primary twines are held in the cord discs as the bale is being formed. When the bale has reached its pre-determined length, the knotter is tripped by the metering wheel assembly, thus tying the bales before being discharged from the rear chamber.

The two "U"-jolnt PTO drive transmits power from the tractor engine through the tractor PTO shaft to the baler.

PREPARING TRACTOR TWINE TIE KNOTTER

WHEEL TREAD SETTING

The twine tie knotter, Fig. 5, is located at the top of the rear bale chamber, at a point where the plunger reaches its maximum rearward stroke inside the bale chamber. The

It will be necessary to adjust tractor wheels, front and rear , to a narrow enough setting to allow the tractor's right side wheels to run next to the windrow instead of over it This wheel

Fig. 5 - Twinl!!' Knotter Assembly

Fig. 6 - Di s tance from PTO Shaft to Drowbar Pin Hole

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Fig. 7 - E.t.nslon .. v,. Drawbar with PTO Adapter (12")

Fig. 9 - Univ.rs~1 Drawbar ":ith PTO Adapter Install.d

used for swinging drawbar to meet A. S. A. E. standards.

A 17" PTO extension shaft is available for high clearance tractor s when it is equipped 'with an extension "V" drawbar.

Fig. 8 - Swinging Dra";bar with PTO Adapter Install.d

setting also permits the windrow to enter the center section of the pick-up assembly.

PTO ORA WBAR HITCH

When using a PTO driven Baler, the tractor must be equipped with a PTO drawbar hitch that conforms to A. S. A. E. standards. This requirement calls for 14" from end of tractor PTO shaft to the center of the drawbar hitch pin hole. Refer to Fig. 6.

Either the extension "V" drawbar, Fig. 7, swinging drawbar, Fig. 8, or the universal drawbar, Fig. 9, can be used when attaching the MF 9 PTO driven Baler to the tractor.

When using the extension "V" drawbar kit, a 12" PTO shaft extension with support housing must be used; a 6" PTO shaft extension must be 6

Fig. 10 - Support Jack

tor's drawbar height. drawbar.

Remove hitch pin from

3. Slowly back up tractor until drawbar hole matches hole in Baler drawpole hitch.

Then, insert hitch pin, No.1, Fig. 11 , and secure in place with cotter pin.

NOTE: R efer to Fig. llA for different drawpole hitch positions for diffe rent tractor draw bar heights.

4. Before attaching PTO shaft coupler to the splined drive shaft on tractor, remove all paint, grease or rust from the splined area.

Check to see if the coupler locking pin button works freely. Add a lightweight lubricant to the splines.

Fig. 11 - Attaching Bal.r to Tractor I. Hitch P in

2. Universal Drive Shah

Fig . llA - Drawpole Hitch Positions

CAUTION: Always install a PTO sOOft shield when using pull-type power take -off operated equipment.

ATTACHING BALER TO TRACTOR (PTO Driven Baler) 1. Raise tractor's lower links to the highest position and secure in place.

2. With support jack, Fig. 10, lower or raise Baler drawpole until hitch matches trac-

Fig. 12 - Support Jock in Transport Position

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to see if the coupler locking pin button works freely. Add a lightweight lubricant to the splines.

5. COIUlect PTO universal drive shaft, No.2, Fig. 11, to the tractor PTO shaft by sliding the coupler, with the button depressed, onto the splined PTO shaft. Work coupler back and forth until button clicks.

position. Secure yoke to hitch Pin head when tangue is in transport -P osition.

Do not move tongue to operating position with "U"-joint secured to hitch pin.

6. Relieve weight on jack and then secure jack in transport position. R.efer to Fig. 12.

PREPARING THE BALER (Twine Tie)

7. Do not attempt to operate Baler until it has been properly adjusted, otherwise, serious damage to the Baler mechanism may occur.

Before entering the field to bale, the baler should be properly prepared. This includes the basic pre-operative settings, placing twine in the twine container and correctly threading the needles with twine. Refer to "Adjustment" section in this manual for further information on the Baler.

CAUTION: Make sure that the tractor PTO shaft safety shield is in place before operating.

Fig. 13 - Dtowbar Transport and Baling Positions

DRAW POLE POSITIONS

The Baler drawpole has two po sit ion s, Fig. 13:

2 . Right Hol e

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Fully to the left for baling.

PACKER FORK POSITIONING

2.

Fully to the right for transporting.

Uniform density and shape of the bale being formed is controlled by the left packer fork assembly.

To change drawpole from one poSition to the other, pull on the rope to disengage latch which secures drawpole in the locked position. Mter the drawpole is repositioned, the latch will au tomatically lock in place.

IMPORTANT: Always remove universal PTO drive shaft from tractor shaft before moving drawpole to transport 8

Fig. 14 - Pocket Fork Positions 1. Left Hole

The packer should be positioned in the extreme right hole, No.2, on the pac~{er relief spring rod, refer to Fig. 14, before startin~ operations. To compensate for varying hay and straw conditions, the packer may be placed in either of the two other positions.

If the bales tend to bow as they leave chamber, more material should be added to the concave side of the bale. This is done by incr easing or decreasing the throw of the left packer assembly.

To increase the throw of the left packer, remove the connecting pin from 'the upper end of the packer and move the packer assembly to the right hole in relief spring rod.

Moving the packer to the left on the rod will decrease the throw. For additional information, refer to "PACKER FORK POSITIONING" paragraph under "OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS" in this Manual.

Fig. 16 - Tying Modified Square Knot

They are made by crossing the twine ends over each other, as done in the first half of a square knot; see Fig. 16.

Fig. 15 -

Twin~ Container with Correctly Threaded Twine

L Swing Frome Guard Guid e 2. Conloine r Guide 3. Gu id e S prin g Ey e s

5. Tw ine Conloin e.

Guide s 6 . Twi ne Gu ides

4. Tension

7.

A di us tment

S ro cke l Gui des

K no TS

PREPARING TWINE BALLS

The twine container at the rear of the pick-up assembly has a capacity of four balls of twine placed beside each other; refer to Fig. 15. Top quality twine should always be used to obtain the best results from the knotter assembly and the necessary holding quality when wrapped around the bales.

When placing twine container, pers around the ture unraveling being used.

the four balls of twine in the side by side, leave the wraptwine balls to prevent premaof the twine as the coils are

Always place end of ball in twine container as recommended by the manufacturer.

Twine from the balls of "A" and "B" of Fig. 15 is used to thread the needles, with ball "A-I" attached to ball "A"; ball "B-1" attached to ball "E".

Tie the inside twine of ball "A-I" and "E-l" to the outside twine of balls "A" and "B". Attach balls with a s,quare or a modified square knot

PROCEDURE: Unravel both ends of the twine back about 1-1/ 2", then insert the frayed ends into each other. Roll these mated ends between the fingertips, thus forming an endless piece of twine.

Then, tighten the knot securely. Push both knots into the center of the balls to prevent fouling of the twine as the new ball is started.

Remember, this knot must be small enough to pass freely through the guides and the eyes of the needles.

THREADING NEEDLES

1. Thread the twine from the center of balls "A" and "E", Fig. 15 , through the twine guides, No.6.

2. Pull the twine toward the left and through the container guides, No.5, Fig. 15.

3. Down through th e tension adjustment bracket and guides, No.4.

4. Pull to the left and through the eyes of the guide springs, No.3.

5.

Through the container guide, No.2.

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strands from the needle swing frame, No.4, Fig. 17.

NOTE: Check each 'motter to make sure the tw ine is being properly held in the twine holder discs, also , that the knotter hooks are s tripped.

STARTING THE BALER Fig _ 17 - Threading the Needles 1. Gu ide on Swing Frome Guard 2. G..I ides lor Sepo rote Twines

3 . Need le Eyes 4 . Needle Swing Frome

Before any attempt is made to start th'e baler, refer to the adjustment section and make certain that the baler mechanism has been properly adjusted. If this pre-operative procedure is not followed, serious damage may result.

NOTE: Neu er start the baler with the needles in the bale chan,ber. Make certain they are in the "home" pa¡ , s it zan.

PTO DRIVE

1. Start the tractor engine and let it warm up.

Fig. 18 - Tripping the KnotMr Mechanism I. Meter ing Arm Rai s ed

2. Bell Hous ing

2. Position the PTO shift lever to the "Engine PTO" setting.

3. Clutch Hous ing

3. Release the clutch through the second stage to begin operation of baler, then, slowly increase rpm until baler reaches operating speed of 80 strokes per minute. (Approximately 1700 engine rpm is equivalent to 540 rpm of the PTO shaft, or 80 strokes per minute. ) 6. Then,

through the guide on No.1 , Fig. 17, on the swing frame.

7. Separate "A" and "B" twines and thread each strand through guides, No . 2, Fig. 17, and up through needle eyes, No. 3, and then, tie ends of twine to needle swing frame, No . 4.

B. Trip the knotter clutch, Fig. 18, and the needles will now automatically complete the placing of twine in the twine holder discs when the flywheel is rotated. (He fer to "Trip the Knotter Clutch" on page 17.)

9. Remove

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the loose ends of the twine

4. Operate baler at normal operating speeds ¡and check to see if all the mechanism is operating correctly. Then, stop unit.

STOPPING TRACTOR

When baling in the field and a stop must be made, depress the tractor clutch through the first stage only. This action stops the forward movement of the tractor and permits the baler operation to continue, thus clearing out the pick-up and bale chambers.

If this procedure is not followed and the packer assembly stalls in the chamber, come to a complete stop, tum off engine and clean out clogged baler by hand.

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CAUTION: Always turn off tractor engine before attempting to clean out or a dj u s t Baler ¡ assembly. Do not attempt to operate Baler until it has been sufficiently cleaned out.

STOPPING TRACTOR AND BALER

To stop the baler operation, depress the clutch through the second stage (PTO clutch).

NOTE: If the baler operation is to be s topped for long periods of time, return the PTa shift lever to its neutral position.

FIELD OPERATING INFORMATION TRACTOR SPEED

Both a steady rate of material feed into the pick-up chamber as well as continuous forward travel of the tractor can be had when baling material from Windrows, if the proper forward gearing ratio for the tractor is selected at the start of the windrow. It is recommended that the operator start the tractor at the beginning windrow in low gear, rut, at the same time, maintain sufficient engine speed for constant 540 rpm speed of the PTO input shaft to the baler. If it is found that the baler will handle more hay, shift up a gear rather than increasing the tractor's engine rpm.

BALER OPERATING SPEED

The recommended baler plunger operating speed is at 80 strokes per minute for the PTO operated baler.

IMPOR TANT: The baler should not be operated above 540 PTa rpm, or 80 strokes per minute.

PTO DRIVEN BALER

With a PTO driven baler, the operator engages the tractor PTO shift lever into "Engine PTO", Fig. 19, releases the clutch through the second stage and speeds up the engine to apprOximately 1700 rpm to acquire 80 plunger strokes per minute plunger speed.

Fig . 19 - PTO Shift Lever 1. Ground

2 . Neutral

3. Engine

PREPARING FIELD FOR BALING

When preparing the field for pick-up with th baler, it is suggested that the material b mowed, raked and picked up in a clockwise di rection. Under normal conditions, one mowe swath will give the windrow the desirable uni formity and size for bales of even denSity. ] is important to rake and turn all of the ha) Unraked hay under the windrow does not dr proper ly and it is hard for the baler to pick ul Generally, if two swaths are combined int one windrow, it may cause bunching of mater ial, which will take more time for drying 01 and result in uneven baling and is likely to hav internal mold.

It is strongly recommended that, before th baling operation is started, the windrowE material should be dry enough to ensure sal storage of bales.

BALING PROCEDURES

Baling can be started in either of two dire, tions:

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CAUTION: Always turn off tractor engine before attempting to clean out or a dj u s t Baler ' assembly, Do not attempt to operate Baler until it has been sufficiently cleaned out.

STOPPING TRACTOR AND BALER

To stop the baler operation, depress the clutch through the second stage (PTO clutch).

NOTE: If the baler operation is to be s topped for long periods of time, return the PTa Shift lever to its neutral position.

FIELD OPERATING INFORMATION TRACTOR SPEED

Both a steady rate of material feed into the pick-up chamber as well as continuous forward travel of the tractor can be had when baling material from Windrows, if the proper forward gearing ratio for the tractor is selected at the start of the windrow. It is recommended that the operator start the tractor at the beginning windrow in low gear, rut, at the same time, maintain sufficient engine speed for constant 540 rpm speed of the PTO input shaft to the baler. If it is found that the baler will handle more hay, shift up a gear rather than increasing the tractor's engine rpm.

BALER OPERATING SPEED

The recommended baler plunger operating speed is at 80 strokes per minute for the PTO operated baler.

IMPOR TANT: The baler should not be operated above 540 PTa rpm, or 80 strokes per minute.

PTO DRIVEN BALER

With a PTO driven baler, the operator engages the tractor PTO shift lever into "Engine PTO", Fig. 19, releases the clutch through the second stage and speeds up the engine to approximately 1700 rpm to acquire 80 plunger strokes per minute plunger speed.

Fig . 19 - PTO Shift Lever 1. Ground

2. Neutr:ll

3. Engine

PREPARING FIELD FOR BALING

When preparing the field for pick-up with the baler, it is suggested that the material be mowed, raked and picked up in a clockwise direction. Under normal conditions, one mower swath will give the windrow the desirable uniformity and size for bales of even denSity. It is important to rake and turn all of the hay.

Unraked hay under the windrow does not dry properly and it is hard for the baler to pick up.

Generally, if two swaths are combined into one windrow, it may cause bunching of material, which will take more time for drying out and result in uneven baling and is likely to have internal mold.

It is strongly recommended that, before the baling operation is started, the windrowed material should be dry enough to ensure safe storage of bales.

BALING PROCEDURES

Baling can be started in either of two directions: 11

1. Clockwise, skipping the first windrow until the bales are removed, allowing a counrclockwise pass to bale outside windrow.

- / 2. The operator can bale the outside windrow first in a counterclockwise direction, picking up the bales or moving them to the outside of the field before baling the remainder of the field in a clockwise direction.

3. When a wagon is being used, the bales will be loaded directly on the wagon and the above steps will not apply. .

this purpose. Always order shear bolts by above part number.

IMPORTANT: If a shear bolt is sheared, a careful check should be made to determine the cause. After finding the cause, r eplace the shear bolt.

Turn the flywheel by hand to d etermine if all parts are working freely .

OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS Some operating adjustments must be made during operation of the baler in order . to meet changing field conditions, crop density and wear of baler parts.

PTO SLIP CLUTCH AND OVER-RUNNING CLUTCH

Incorporated within the rear of the PTO shaft assembly, adjacent to the flywheel, is an overrunning clutch and a slip clutch.

The over-running clutch allows the baler mechanism to coast to a standstill whenever the tractor PTO comes to an abrupt stop. This prevents any backlash through the power train

Fig. 20 - Bal.r Flywheel 1. Shear Salt

SHEAR BOLT

The special shear bolt (Part No. 153221 M2), Fig. 20, in the flywheel is a safety measure designed to prevent machine damage in event of excessive load, or where foreign material gets in the path of the shear knives. This bolt will shear if the baler is in danger of being damaged, thus, stopping all power being transmitted into the baler via the flywheel.

Should the bolt shear, do not, under any circumstances' replace the bolt with any other than the machine-head bolt made especially for

Fig. 21 - SJip CI.~~h Cover 1. Cover

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maintenance of chains cannot be over -emphasized. The baler has a total of 5 chains which must be kept correctly adjusted for satisfactory operation. Timing of the baler should alwav begin with chain adjustment

IMPORTANT: Correct timing of the machine is dependent on the chains and this can be accomplished only after all chains have been properly adjusted.

When making chain adjustments, a good rule to follow is to remove all slack while still maintaining between 1/ 4" and 1/ 2" deflection under hand pressure on the tight side of chain.

The main drive single pitch roller chains, Figs. 23, 24 and 25 , are adjusted with the idler type chain tighteners. The double pitch drive

Fig . 22 - Adjusting PTO Slip C lutch 1. Pressure Spring 2. Adjusting Bolts 3. Nuts

between the flywheel and the tractor engine, which may cause undue strain to any portion of these components.

The PTO slip clutch limits the torque input into the baler and prevents over loading the baler, regardless of the size of the tractor used during operation.

Fig. 23 - Adjusting the First Main Drive Chain

To pre-load springs for field operation: 1. Remove the three machine screws securing the clutch cover in position. Slide the cover away from the flywheel, Fig. 21.

2. Turn the bolt head, No.2, Fig. 22, on each of the six clutch spring bolts until the nut on the backside bottoms. This will correctly pre-load the springs for operation.

3. Replace the cover and secure in position with the three machine screws.

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT The importance of correct adjustment and

Fig. 24 - Adjusting the Second Main Drive Chain 1. Idl er Sprocket

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Fig . 2S - Adjusting the Third Main Drive Chain

Fig. 27 - Adjusting Packer Drive Chain

I. Idler Sprocker Nut

1. Idl er Sprocket

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CAUTION: Exercise ctrYe when retightening the idler stud nuts. OvertensilJning of the main drive chain, the retrY double sprocket drive chain and the knatter drive chain may cause damage to these PtrYts.

2. Recheck packer finger plunger timing, refer to page 16, readjust, if necessary.

3. Adjust the double pitch pick-up drive chain by means of the wooden tightener block, No. I, Fig. 26. Always remove excessive slack until the chain becomes "snug", but not too tight.

Fig. 26 -

Pick.Up Drive Chain

1. Ti ghtener Block

chain, Fig. 26, on the pick-up assembly has a tightener block, No. I, for removing excessive slack in the chain. The packer drive chain idler can be adjusted by loosening the nut securing the idler in position. After desired tension has been gained, retighten the nut on idler bolt, Fig. 27. ~iustment

of tightenexhausted, to shorten half links

4. During the first days of operation, all chains should be regularly checked for tight-

Procedure

1. Adjust all main drive roller chains until slack is removed, reducing backlash to a minimum, using care not to over-tighten.

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NOTE: After the full range er adjustments has been full links may be removed chains or, when needed, may be used.

Fig . 28 - Packe, Relief Spring Assembly Length

ness and retightened, if necessary. Thereafter , regular checks of chain tension should be made periodically.

the center line of the pivot holes is 25-1 / 4", as shown in Fig. 28.

3. Reassemble the rod to the packer a sembly.

PACKER RELIEF SPRING ASSEMBLY LENGTH

The effective length of the packer relief spring, Fig. 28, should be 25-1 / 4" from one pivot point to the nearest hole in the spring rod assembly. This setting will properly pre-load the packer relief spring, which requires an approximate force of 100 lbs. for each one-inch deflection at the points of the packer fingers.

This distance is measured between the center line of the adjusting hole, Fig. 28, and the center line of the packer relief spring pivot point.

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CAUTION: When adjusting the spring length, take care not to allow the preloaded spring to become free. as this could cause personal injury .

NOTE: WIlen the packer r elief spring length is changed, the pac/~er finger plunger timing mus t be che cked and retimed, if necessary .

PACKER CRANK TIMING

In order for the packer assembly to operate properly (moving the material from the right packer to left into the bale chamber). the packer crank movements must be synchronized.

To check, turri the baler mechanism over slowly by hand (turn flywheel counterclockwise, as viewed from the front) until the left packer crank is at the bottom dead center. At this time, the right packer crank should also be at bottom dead center and the two packer cranks parallel to each other to the nearest possible chain tightener sprocket tooth. With the left packer crank in the bottom dead center position, the right crank may be slightly off cente when the chain is properly tightened (but On, when movement of the sprocket one tooth h either direction would cause the crank alignment to be further off).

To adjust packer cranks, proceed, as follows: 1. Position the left packer crank at bottom dead center.

2. Loosen the chain tightener, remove the roller chain and posi tion the right packer crank in bottom dead center.

3. Reassemble the chain with the right packer crank parallel to the left packer crank (to the nearest sprocket tooth) and tighten the roller chain until all slack is removed.

Fig. 29 - Packer Fork Positions I. Pin

2. Hairpi n

3. Righ I Ho le

4. Le fT Hote

NOTE: This roller chain needs to be tightened until slack is r emoved in order to e>lsure smooth continuolls packer forking action.

To adjust: 1. Remove hairpin from the packer positioning pin, No.2, Fig. 29, and remove positioning pin, No.1, from the left end of the packer spring assembly.

2.

Thread the rod until the distance between

PACKER FORK POSITIONING

Uniform density and shape of the bale beil. __ formed is controlled by the left packer fork assembly. To compensate for varying hay and straw conditions, the packer assembly may be 15

more material should be added to the concave side of the bale. Refer to Fig. 30. This is done by increasing or decreasing the throw of the left packer assembly .

To increase the throw of the left packer assembly, remove the packer positioning pin, No. I, Fig. 29, and move the packer assembly to the right on the relief spring rod to hole, No. 3, Fig. 29. Moving the packer to the left hole in the spring, No . 4, will decrease the throw .

PACKER FINGER-PLUNGER TIMING

To check this timing, proceed, as follows : 1. Turn off tractor's engine before timing.

2. Position the left packer assembly in its extreme inward throw position; see Fig. 29.

3. Check all roller chains to make sure they have been tightened.

4. Rotate the packer crank one complete cycle to eliminate backlash (turn flywheel in a counterclockwise direction as viewed from the front). .

5. Position plunger knife edge, No . I, Fig. 31, on its return stroke, directly opposite of left packer finger's bottom end, No.2.

6. Use a yardstick, as shown in Fig. 31, and measure the distance between the left end of the packer finger and knife edge.

Fig . 30 - Faulty Bales (As Coming Out of Bale Chamber)

placed in either of two positions in the relief spring rod assembly. See Fig. 29. If the bales tend to bow as they leave the bale chamber,

7. The distance between the packer finger, when measured at the bottom end, and the knife edge should be 5" to 5-1 / 2"; refer to Fig. 31.

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Fig. 31 - Timing Packer I. Knife Edge

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2. Leh Pocker Finger

CAUTION: Do not have Baler in operation when timing.

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to Plunger 3. Right Pocker Finger

4. Yardstick

If the timer dimension is incor 7ect, proceed as follows:

NOTE: Do not split cha in to align holes.

1. Make certain that the left packer fork assembly, Fig. 29, is in the innermost throw position. Refer to Items 4, 5 and 6 under "Packer Finger -- Plunger Timing", page 16, and proceed accordingly.

6. Rotate the flywheel until the Baler has completed one cycle and recheck the timing dimension to make certain it is correctly adjusted for the 5" to 5-1 / 2" specification.

7. Reposition the packer in the outer position.

TRIPPING THE KNOTTER CLUTCH

This is . necessary for various timing adjustments. Normally, if the flywheel is rotated with no hay passing through the machine, the metering wheel will not rotate, and the knotter mechanism will not operate. In order to operate the knotter mechanism while turning the flywheel by hand, the knotter clutch must be tripped. This is achieved by lifting the metering arm assembly, No.1, into the position illustrated in Fig. 33. The metering arm may be lifted by hand (pull back on arm and lift up ) or raised by rotating the metering wheel. Make sure that the arm is raised as far as possib.

This, in turn, will move the metering ph Fig. 32 - Pick-Up in Transport Position" J. Timing Gear

2. Remove the two capscrews from timing assembly, No.1, Fig. 32.

3. With plunger stationary, manually move packer in against plunger knife edge and then back away from plunger until the 5" to 5-1/ 2" dimension is obtained. Refer to Fig. 31.

4. Replace cap screws.

5. If two holes of chain sprockets do not align with hub holes, rotate sprocket in chain until holes in sprocket align with holes in hub.

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CAUTION: This setting must be made on the plunger return stroke only, never on the compression stroke. Follow instructions and keep the backlash to a minimum.

Fig. 33 - Tripping the KnoHer Mechanism 1. Metering Arm Raised

2. Bell Housing

3. Clutch Hous ing

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Fig. 3S - Needle Bra ke 1. Eccentri c Disc 2. Nee dle Drive Arm

Fig. 34 - Metering A.rm A.ssembly 1. Me tering P ivot Ass embly 2. SlOp Dog 3. Metering Ann Engaged

assembly, No.1, Fig. 34, and release the stop dog, No.2, Fig. 34. The drive dog in the bell housing, No.2, Fig. 33, will now be disengaged from the trip lever in the clutch housing, No.3, Fig. 33, and the knotter mechanism will be free to perform one complete revolution, after which, the clutch mechanism will re-engage and the metering arm will drop back to its normal position, as illustrated in Fig. 34.

3. Bro ke linings 4. Ad justing Nuts

means of two spring-loaded bolts which apply pressure to the brake pads. The brake disc should be free of paint and corrosion before adjustment.

To adjust: Advance the nut, No.4, on each adjustment bolt until the nut and washer just begin to exert pressure on the spring. Then, advance the nut an additional 1-1/ 2 to 2 turns.

Excessive brake drag will cause a violent clutch disengagement as well as contributing jerking motion to the knotter clutch during operation (due to the fact that the needle frame

NEEDLE BRAKE The left of brake drive plates on the

needle brake is located at the extreme the knotter drive shaft, and consists of a disc, No.1, Fig. 35, attached to the shaft, rotating through two adjustable which have brake linings, No.3, riveted inside.

Braking action takes place as the knotter shaft rotates and the needles reach the end of their stroke. At this point, the brake disc eaches the position of maximum interference lthin the brake linings and a positive braking action occurs.

The needle brake pressure is adjustable by

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Fig. 36 - Brake Adjustment Bolts 1. Brake Adjustm e nt Bolts

2. Sw ing Brake

the bale chamber, is for the protection of for any reason, enter wrong time, or fail "home" pOSition after

a spring-actuated device the needles should they, the bale chamber at the to fully return to th~ a tying cycle. ; "T?

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During a tying cycle, the stop begins to enter the bale chamber until it contacts the underside of the plunger. The stop enters to the fully "in" position only after the plunger passes over the stop on its return from the compression stroke.

The stop remains in the path of the plunger until the needle swing frame returns to "home" position, retracting the stop from the bale chamber. This action prevents the plunger from fbrcing a new charge of material against the needles if they have not returned to "home" position, as the plunger would hit the stop and the flywheel shear bolt would be severed.

Fig. 37 - Plunger Safety Stop 1. Plun!lor 2. Stop Dog

3. Actuating Spring 4. Plunger Stop Rod

To check the safety setting, all material should be removed from the bale chamber. The rear-end oj the lower bale tension rail should be raised to the point where it enters the bale to its furthest point. Only at this position ~ should the safety stop setting be checked. "

would be restricted from returning to its "home~' position).

Insufficient drag will allow drifting of the needles from the "home" position after the clutch has been tripped and before the roller engages the dog.

SWING FRAME BRAKE

The swing frame brake provides smooth action of the swing frame during operation. The brake should be adjusted so that a deflection of 1" is obtained when the needles are in the "home" position. Refer to Fig. 36.

PLUNGER SAFETY STOP

The plunger safety stop dog, No.2, Fig. 37, which is pivotally mounted on the underside of

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1. The stop actuating spring, No.3, Fig. 37, must be live, free to travel and the coils not distorted or abnormally stretched.

2. Trip the clutch and, by hand, rotate the baler flywheel until the stop is free to enter the bale chamber. The stop and its components, at this time, should be free of binds or restrictions to allow unrestricted entry of the stop into the bale chamber.

3. Continue the movement of the plunger until the stop dog, No.2, has started downward.

With the stop in this position, the face of the plunger (not the extension) should be 2-1/4" from the face of the stop. If this distance is not 2-1/4", loosen the locknut on the clevis end of the plunger stop rod, No.4, remove the clevis pin, adjust the effective length of the rod and reassemble.

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KNOTTER ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENTS Particular attention should be paid to the operation and adjustment of the knotters, the most precise, and certainly one of the most important working mechanisms of the baler. Before making any adjustments, it is a good practice to note the original settings so that they can be restored, if necessary. Test after each adjustment. Do not try too many adjustments at one time, as the good results of one may be cancelled out by the poor adjustment of another part.

In addition to the adjustments listed in this section, the working parts should be checked for freedom of movement.

NEEDLE ADJUSTMENT The correct alignment and positioning of the needles in relation to the knotters is essential for satisfactory twine tying operation. Unless the needles are positioned accurately as they pass through the bale chamber, they could be damaged by contacting the plunger or other parts.

To check needle pOSitioning and adjustment, proceed. as follows:

ance, equally loosen the nu ts securing each needle to the swing frame just enough to allow the needle to be repositioned on the frame; see Fig. 36. Retighten the nuts evenly, then, recheck clearance.

4. Check that the clearance between each needle and twine holder disc is within 3/32" to 1/8". Refer to Fig. 38.

5. To adjust the above dimension, loosen one nut, No. 1, Fig. 36, on the needle 1/ 4 turn and tighten the remaining bolt 1/ 4 turn; this will "rock" the needle on the swing frame. Tightening the front bolt will decrease the clearance between the needle and the twine holder disc and, by tightening the rear bolt, it will increase the clearance.

Fig. 38 - Neealeo Entering Knotter Assembly I.

Knau er Frome

2. Need le

3 . Twine Holder Disc

1. With needles threaded, trip the knotter, Fig. 33, as outlined, and rotate the flywheel counterclockwise, as viewed from the front, until the needle eyes are directly opposite the twine holder discs of the knotter, as shown in Fig. 38.

2. Check the clearance between each needle nd knotter frame. This should be somewhere atween a light frictional contact and a clearance of no more than 1/32".

3. To adjust to the above dimensional clear-

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Fig. 39 - Connecting Rod Align.d with Shaft Ann 1. Needle Drive Arm 2. Connecting Rod

3. Locknut

4. Clevis 5. Clevis Pin

safety stop setting must be checked and readjusted, if necessary.

NOTE: When the ¡operawr is turning the baler mechanism over by hand, the knot which is formed may not completely s trip off the kno tter hook. This should be rechecked when the baler is running at normal operating speed.

Baler must have material in the chamber before tying operation can be completed

Fig. 40 - Twine Holder Disc Needle Setting

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NOTE: If, at any time, the needle bolts frYe wosened, the needle must be r eadjus ted.

6. Then, rotate the flywheel until the needles are at their maximum "in" position, until the needle drive arm, No.1, Fig. 39, and the swing frame connecting rod, No.2, are adjacent to, and in line with, each other. 1n this position, the distance, as measured from the bottom of the twine holder disc upward to the top of the needle eyehole, should be 2-3/ 4" to 3"; see Fig. 40.

7. To adjust the above needle pOSition, loosen the swing frame connecting rod clevis locknut, No.3, Fig. 39, ¡remove the clevis pin, No.5, and thread the clevis, No.4, on the rod.

One complete rotation of the clevis will reposition the needles approximately 1/ 4" in relation to the distance the needle passes beyond the twine discs. Shortening the rod will bring the needles further past the twine holder disc and, by lengthening the rod, will shorten the distance the needles pass beyond the twine discs. Reinstall the clevis pin and tighten the locknut.

CA,uTION: The swing frame connecting rod should not be shortened so much that the swing frame will contact the underside of the bale chamber during operation. If the connecting rod length is changed, the plunger

Fig. 41 - Tw ine Finger Clearance 1. Needle 2. Twine Fin ger

3. Tw ine Finger Brockel Re loi nin g Bolts 4. Locknut 5. Knoue r Frome Broclcet

TWINE FINGER

The function of each of the twine fingers, No. 2, Fig. 41, is to pick up the secondary twine from the needle as the needle enters the knotter. The finger then places the secondary twine against the primary twine, which is held in the twine holder disc, placing both twines against the knotter hook, and holding them in position until the knotter hook engages them.

To check and adjust each twine finger : 1. Trip the knotter, Fig. 33, and, by hand, rotate the flywheel until the leading point of the twine finger is adjacent to the needle.

2. 1n this position, the clearance between the twine finger, No.2, and needle, No.1, Fig. 41, must be 1/16".

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3. 1f the clearance is not 1/16", loosen tile two bolts, No. 3, securing the twine finger bracket to the bale chamber.

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4. Reposition the bracket until 1/ 16" clear,ce is present between the point of the twine tger and the needle. Retighten bolts.

5. Rotate the flywheel until the starter arm roller is moved to its lowermost position by action of the driving cam surface of the knotter gear.

6. Move the twine finger, No. 2, Fig. 41, by hand, to its maximum inward travel position.

This is indicated by the dotted outline.

7. In this position, there should be 1/ 16" clearance between the twine finger and the bale chamber bracket. Move the finger until this setting is attained and then, retighten the locknut, No.4.

8. Recycle the knotter and recheck the settings of each twine finger to ensure that they are correct.

Fig. 43 - Twin. in Knott.r Hook Jaws I. Knouer Hook Ro llers

TWINE HOLDER DISC

The twine holder disc holds the primary end of the twine in each knotter assembly after it as been threaded through the eye of the needle. )he twine is then suspended through the bale chamber, from the twine disc to the needle eye, in the path of the material being baled.

The rearward movement of the material

against the primary twine pulls additional twine around the forming bale while the primary twine end is held securely in the twine disc.

When enough material has passed through the chamber to rotate the metering wheel, a predetermined amount, the clutch is tripped, driving both needles through the bale chamber and plunger slots, into the knotter.

This needle movement places the secondary needle twine adjacent to the primary twine over the knotter hook jaw and into the open notch of the twine disc. The twine holder disc, No.1 , Fig. 42, then rotates one notch, tightly securing the secondary twine between the twine holder fingers and the twine holder disc. This holds both twines in position for the knotier hook, Fig. 43, to pick up during rotation in order to form the knot.

After several bales have been produced, a finer adjustment may be desired. This may be made more accurately with the needles threaded and material under compression in the bale chamber. This setting will properly position the two twines in the center of the open knotter hook jaws, as outlined below.

1. Trip the knotter clutch, Fig. 33, rotate the flywheel, by hand, until the knotter hook has completed 3/4 revolution and the jaws are pointed directly toward the twine holder disc.

I. Twine Holder Disc 2. Twine Holder Arm

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3. Locknut

4. Cam Stud Screwdrive r

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2. With the knotter hook in this position, the

twines from the twine grip should be midway between the open jaws, as shown in Fig. 43.

3. If the twines are not midway between the knotter hook jaws, loosen the locknut, No.3, Fig. 42, on the cam stud, insert a screwdriver into the gear teeth on the upper side of the knotter disc from behind the disc cleaner stud, and apply sufficient pressure forward on the screwdriver handle to eliminate backlash between the gear teeth, as shown in Fig. 42. Rotate the cam stud, No.4, while maintaining pressure on the screwdriver handle, until the twines are centralized between the jaws of the knotter hook. Retighten the locknut. Complete tying cycle; check to see if you have a 1/ 16" clearance from inside of knotter disc tooth to surface of twine holder arm. If so, it is correctly adjusted.

4. After running several hundred bales, this setting should be rechecked and readjusted, if necessary.

NOTE: The twine holder driving gear is reversible and may be reversed when the driving side of the teeth become worn.

TWINE HOLDER

When baling, sufficient pressure must maintained on the twine holder to keep the ~ mary twine end securely held in the twine dl." " as the bale is being formed, but this pressure must be light enough to allow a sufficient amount of twine to pull through the disc as the knotter hook rotates and forms the knot. Excessive holder pressure may break the twine or damage the knotter hook as the knot is formed.

A twine holder spring assembly, No.2, Fig. 44, pivots on, and attaches to, the knotter frame by means of a capscrew . Tightening the capscrew, No.3, increases the pressure exerted by the spring on the arm, and loosening reduces the pressure.

1. If the twine is pulled from the twine disc when forming the bale, increase the pressure on the arm 1/ 6 of a capscrew turn at a time until the twine is held. The operator should bale several bales between each adjustment.

2. If the twine is broken at the twine disc while in the tying cycle, reduce the pressure 0 the arm 1/ 6 of a turn at a time until the twi.; is held without breaking, baling several bale_ between each adjustment.

3. If the twine is broken at the twine disc while the bale is being formed, loosen the tension on the bale tension bars, as the bale density is greater than the twine tensile strength can withstand.

KNOTIER HOOK

The knotter hook, No.1, Fig. 45, rotates one revolution for each knot tied. For the first 3/ 4 revolution, the knotter hook jaws remain closed as they wrap the twines around the jaws.

During the last 1/ 4 revolution, the knotter hook moveable upper jaw opens to allow the twines to enter, then closes on and holds them under tension until the stripper removes and completes the knob.

Fig. 44 - Twine Holder l. Twine Holder Arm

2. Twine Holder Spring Clip

3. Cops c rew

The absence of a bow in the knot is consi~ ered an ideal knot; however, continued successful field operation will still be maintained with bows in the knots.

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Fig. 45 - Knotter Hook Adjustment i. Knalte r Hook

2. Com Arm

3. Spring

4. Adiusl ing Nul

Fig. 46 - Twine Knife 1. Knife

a.

If the bows are present in the knots when bal..~, they can be removed, in most cases, by slightly tightening the twine holder spring, No. 2, Fig. 44.

NOTE: Improper positioning of the twine holder disc will also cause bows in knots.

TWINE KNIFE The twine knife, No.1 , Fig. 46, attached to the stripper arm cuts the twines held in the twine holder disc as the stripper moves to strip the formed knot from the knotter hook. Positioning of the knife in relation to each of the following units is a pre-operative check, but a final field check is also necessary , as outlined "'elow.

1. Trip the knotter, Fig. 33, and, by hand, rotate the flywheel, checking each of the following units as the knife passes:

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2. Tw ine Dis c: As s emb ly

3. Capsc: rews

Clearance between the knife, No. 1, and twine disc assembly, No.2, should be 1/ 16" to 1/ 8".

b. At all times, the knife must clear the knotter hook as it rotates. c. As the knife returns from the cutting and stripping stroke, it must clear the twine revolving in the twine grip.

2. If an adjustment of the knife is needed, loosen the two capscrews, No.3, securing the knife and move the knife in the desired direction for proper adjustment.

NOTE: A lesser distance than 1/ 16" between the knife and twine griP will leave a long tail, which will not pull through the knot. This will probably result with a bow in the knot.

STRIPPER ARM The stripper arm removes and completes the tying of the formed knot from the knotter hook by pulling the twine loops, held in the knotter hook jaws, over the cut ends of the twine. An adjustable torsion spring holds the stripper arm and returns it to the "home" position.

This spring should be pre-loaded so that an 8 to 10-lb. force is required to actuate the arm

2. Repeat the above procedure until correct pre-load is obtained on each s tripper arm.

Periodic checking and adjustment of .. ,spring pre-load during the baling season is advisable.

TWINE TENSION

The twine tension adjustment nu t, No.1, is located to the left of the twine storage container; see Fig. 48. This determines the tension or pre-load on the twine as it is pulled into the knotters. 1f there is no tension, the rapid action of tying would cause the twine to over-run and snarling would occur, either at the twine storage container, or at the knotters.

Fig . 47 - Checking Stripping Arm Pre-Load I. Twine Finger Ann Ro l ler

2. Locknut

As wear takes place at the twine tension plate, it may be necessary to increase the twine tension by tightening the nut on the twine tension adjusting boll IMPORTANT: The proper adjustment is sUfficient "drag" to pre vent twine over-run. If over tightened, twine breakage may occur .

. when pulled to the left at the deep notch point, as shown in Fig. 47.

To adjust:

1. Loosen the locknut, No.2, on the twine knife arm axle and turn adjusting nut until the correct pre-load from 8 to 10 lbs. is reached.

Fig. 49 - Drawpole-Transportand Baling Positions

OPERATING AND TRANSPORT POSITIONS ORA WPOLE POSITIONS

The baler drawpole has two Fig. 49:

Fig . 48 - Twine Tension Plate I . Ten s ion Adjusting Nul

po s i ti 0 n s,

1.

Fully to the left for baling.

2.

Fully to the right for transporting.

To change from one position to the other, pL on rope to disengage latch which secures drawpole in the locked position. After the drawpole is repositioned, the latch will lock in place.

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Fig. 50 - Pick-Up in Transport Positian

Fig . 51 - Pick - Up Floatation Adjustment 1. Fl o:J.tation Spri ng

PICK-UP

The support arm, Fig. 50, on the right side , the pick-up assembly has five operating po-dion holes and a hole on the lower end of the arm, which, in conjunction with the hairpin and retaining bracket, provides a transport position.

2. Locknut

3. Adjusting Nut

2. Back off the locknut and adjust the spring pre-load with the adjusting nut, No.3, Fig. 51, and turn the locknut, No.2, until approximately 3-1/ 2" of thread is exposed above the adjusting nut, No.3, Fig. 51.

Floatation for the pick-up is governed by the adjustable floatation spring, No . 2, Fig. 51, mounted on the left side of the pick-up assembly. This floatation allows the pick-up to raise easily when encountering rough terrain, minimizing damage to the pick- up . Ease of floatation also facilitates adjusting the operating positions and aids in positioning the pick-up assembly in transport position.

PICK-UP FLOATATION ADJUSTMENT

To adjust the pick-up floatation, proceed, as follows : 1. Lower the pick-up assembly to baling op,¡ating position to gain access to the locknut, No.2, Fig. 51, on the underside of the support rib.

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Fig . 52 - Pick-Up in Field Operating Position

3. Tighten the locknut, No.2, Fig. 51.

A. Operating Position

To adjust the operating position of the pickup assembly, proceed, as follows:

ous flow of material to the packer fingers by holding the material against the pick-up teeth and guiding it directly to the packer finge The wind guard can be . adjusted verticall!. a d apt the clearance beneath the windgua>. LI frame to various size windrows.

Vertical Adjustment

2. Lower the pick-up from transport position and check ground clearance. Fig. 52 shows pick-up in operating position.

This adjustment is accomplished by using one of the two positioning holes located in each side of the pick-up metalwork; see Fig. 53.

When operating the baler in normal conditions, the lower hole must be used. Only with these two holes will the limit stop (located on the extreme left of the assembly) prevent the windguard from raising above the level of the pickup pressure plate, causing the flow of material to become restricted.

B. Transport Position

The upper hole should be used only with light windrows. Downward pressure on the windguard fingers is pre-set at the factory.

1. Select hole in the support arm which will allow the pick-up to gather the material without allowing the teeth to engage the ground. Secure in place. Refer to Fig. 52.

1. Lift the pick-up assembly upward until the hole in the lower end of the support arm is above the retaining bracket. Secure in place.

Refer to Fig. 50.

METERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

The metering wheel assembly governs the length of the bales as they are being formed and pass through the bale chamber. The points the wheel ride in the top of the bale and rot:. the metering wheel.

WINDGUARD

The windguard aids in maintaining a continu-

Fig. 53 J. Pi vot Bolts

Vertic a I Adjustment for Windguard 2. Posi tioning Holes

Fig. 54 - Metering Wheel Assembly I.' Ad jus table Sto p

2 . Me Terin g Wheel

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Fig. 55 - Metering Wheel Clearance Fig . 56 - Boler Tension Bars

The wheel has a variable adjustment feature which allows a bale length setttng of from 12" to 50" (approx. ).

In order to adjust the bale length, the adjust-

bale density, and loosentng will decrease bale density. Several bales should be baled after each adjustment to determine if the bale weight and density is correct.

Ie stop, No.1, Fig. 54, should be moved up "r down on the arm. Movtng the stop upward tncreases the length of the bale, movtngthe stop downward decreases the length of the bale .

DETACHING BALER METERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

Slotted holes tn the bale chamber permit backward and forward adjustment of the metertng wheel tn relation to the metertng arm . This is essential for correct operation. A clearance of 1/ 4" between the metertng wheel and metering arm, see Fig. 55, must be obtatned when the reset cam is tn the downward position.

When detacbtng Baler from tractor, select dry level ground. Uncouple PTO drive shaft from the tractor. Place jack tn the vertical position and raise drawpole until Baler weight is removed from the tractor drawbar. RemOVE hitch ptn securtng drawpole to tractor drawbar. Drive tractor away from Baler. ReplacE hitch ptn tn drawpole hole. Place PTO drivE shaft end on drawpole hitch ptn bolt for storage

BALE TENSION BARS

The adjustment of the bale tension bars, Fig. 56, determines the density and the weight of the bale, when baling tn uniform material. The more uniform the crop, moisture, wtndow and baltng speed, the more uniform the bale weight will be tn anyone position of the bale tension bars. _ The bale tension bars are adjusted by turntngthe handles on the rear of the bale chamber.

Tightentng the bale tension bars will tncrease

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NOTE: If Baler is equipped with a hydraulic bale density cantrol, remove hydraulic hoses from tractor.

NOTE: If all of the bales have not been discharged from the bale chamber, it may be necessary to block up the rear of the bale chamber to prevent the Baler from tipping backward. However, when storing for the seasan, remove bales from the chamber.

KNOTTER DIFFICULTIES With a machine that has had extensive service, certain parts of the knotter assembly may have become worn to such an extent that normal adjustment procedures will be insufficient to provide a correctly functioning, smooth running mechanism. For this reason, it is important to check the knotter components for excessive wear on any machine that has been in the field for some time. Often, wear will be made apparent by deep grooves caused by twine rub. Note particularly the knotter hook, twine holder, lmotter disc assembly, and any other part; if they show signs of great wear, replace them, if necessary. Check the knotter hook cam to see that it rides freely on the pivot pin. This is an important point and should be checked by placing a screwdriver, or similar object, on the end of the cam and pressing it to the right.

There must be a minimum travel of 1/8" to 3/16" at the lmotter hook end of the cam.

TROUBLE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

Primary twine lmo tted , but no sign of a knot on secondary twine.

1. Improper tension on the twine on twine tension spring.

1. Apply only enough tension on twine to prevent the twine from running excessively when needles are in motion; see "Twine Tension", page 25.

2. Twine holder discs incorrectly adjusted.

2. Reset the twine holder discs; see "Twine Holder", page 23.

3. Needles not properly adjusted in relation to knotter.

3. Reset needles; see "Needle Adjustment", page 20. r~

4. Hay retarder dogs not operating properly.

4. See that the hay retarder dogs work freely and that the springs are not weak or broken.

5. Improper adjustments or sticking of twine finger.

5. Reset the twine finger; "Twine Finger", page 21.

6. Knotter hook notoperating properly.

6. Check the knotter hook to see that it does not interfere with any adjacent parts, and that excessive free play is not evident.

7. Exceptionally "1 i v e" hay or straw may tend to follow plunger back on retu r n stroke, preventing secondary twine from being picked up by twine finger.

7. Check that the bale retarders are not plugged. Check twine finger setting; see "Twine Finger", page 21.

1. Twine holder disc tool far advanced.

1. Reset disc, see "Twine Holder Disc", page 22.

2. Twine holder tension too tight.

2. Loosen twine holder arm; s~ "Twine Holder Arm", page 23. ( __--'7

3. Twine holder tension too loose.

3. Tighten twine holder arm; see "Twine Holder Arm", page 23.

NEEDLE

END~

•

CUT

§ssst

Fig. S6A - Faulty Knot

Secondary twine knotted, but no sign of lmot on primary twine.

see

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POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

4. Stripper arm tension too loose.

4. Tighten stripper arm tension spring; see "Stripper Arm", page 24.

5. Excessive we a ron knotter hook pinion cam face.

5. Replace knotter hook pinion.

TROUBLE

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FRAYED

BALE END

Fig. 568 - Faulty Knot

6.

Bales too tight.

7. Rough edges on twine holder disc or knife arm.

7. Smooth and polish all surfaces touched by twine.

1. Twine knife set too high.

1. Reset knife; the cutting edge should be well below the twine when held in twine holder disc, ready for cutting.

See "Twine Knife", page 2 4.

2. Twine knife damaged or bent.

2. Replace knife.

3. Twine holder tension too tight.

3. Loosen; see "Twine Holder Arm", page 23.

4. Stripper arm tension too loose.

4. Tighten stripper arm tension spring; see "Stripper Arm", page 24.

No knot on either twine.

Fig. 56C - Fau Ity Knot

Twine broken below knot •

6. Slacken bale tension bar s.

5. Twine finger inopera. tive.

5.

Correct.

1. Bales being made too tight.

1. Reduce bars.

tension

on

tension

2. Twine rubbing against sharp edges.

2. Inspect knotter and related parts to correct problem.

NEEDLE END

Fig. 560 - Faulty Knot

GENERAL DIFFICULTIES TROUBLE rick-Up not

. cleanly.

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picking up

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

1. Excessive number of fingers broken.

1. Replace fingers and adjust pick-up so that fingers pick up the crop without digging into the soil; see "Operating Position", page 27.

TROUBLE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Pick-up not floating.

2. Adjust' counterbalance sP:'~ see "Pick-Up Floatation Adjtr.;,~­ ment", page 26.

3. hnproper ground and/ or pick-up speed.

3. Readjust tractor speed and/or use 23-tooth pick-up sprocket, page 39.

4. Pick-up- set too high.

4. Readjust in "Operating Position" , page 27.

1. Bale chamber plunger runner s worn, or not properly adjusted.

1. Adjust runners; see "Plunger Runners", page 32.

2. Plunger wear plates worn.

2. Replace the wear plates; see "Plunger Runners", page 32.

1. Bales too heavy.

1. Loosen bale tension.

2. Dull shear knives.

2. Sharpen the shear knives; see

2.

Plunger loose in bale chamber.

Shearing flywheel shear bolts.

CORRECTION

"Shear Knife Sharpening", page 34.

see

3. Excessive clearance between shear knives.

3. Adjust the shear knives; see "Shear Knife Adjustment", pa,.

34. ,',

4. Incorrect stop dog

setting.

4. See "Plunger page 19.

Excessive noise in main gear housing.

1. Incorrect gear backlash.

1. See "Main Gear Backlash", page 23.

Misshaped bales.

1. Incorrect packer fork setting.

1. Increase or decrease throw of packer fo~k; see "Packer Fork Posi'lioning", page 8.

2. Ground speed too fast for crop being baled, resulting in bunched hay in bales.

2. 'Reduce ground speed, as heavy crops provide charges which are too large, resulting in misshaped bales.

1. Incorrect adjusbnent

1. See "PTO Slip Clutch and Over-Running Clutch", page 12.

2. Incorrect plunger spm..

2. See "PTO Drive", page 10.

1. Incorrect attachment.

1. See "Preparing the Tractor", page 5.

Excessive clutch slip.

Excessive PTO shaft noise on cornering.

Safety

Stop",

2. Cornering too short.

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SERVICING We recommend that major replacements and repairs be carried out by your Massey-F erguson Dealer whenever possible. Occasions may wa rrant you , the owner , to make minor repairs and adjustments; for that reason, the following assistance material has been provided.

I which cannot be maihtained unless plunger loose ness is held to a m i nimum .

SHEAR KNIFE ADJUSTMENT The shear knives a r e a djusted by means of shims , No.3 , Fig. 57 , (behind ea ch knife) to maintain correct relationship of each knife with its mounting surface.

fig. 51 - Plu~ger and ShecH Knife Adjustment 1. Ba le Chambe r Shea r Knife

2. Pl unge r Shea r Kn ife

' 3. She or Kn ife Sh ims 4. Plunger Weg r P la les

5. Bo lls

6. Locknuts 7. Pusher CQPsc r e w ~ 8. Plunger Runne rs 9 . Weo r P lote Sh ims 10. Ve rt ico l Adjus tmen T Sh ims

PLUNGER RUNNERS

Operating clearance between the knives is governed by lateral adjustment of the plunger.

This is obtained by repositioning the upper and lower angle plunger runners, No.8, which are located inside - left of the bale chamber.

To adjust: 1. The plunger knife must be adjusted to the upper and lower right fixed plunger wear plates

The plunger runners, No.8, Fig. 57, on the lower left and upper sides of 'the bale chamber are adjustable through the use of pusher capscrews, No.7, and shims, No.9. These runners are adjustable to maintain a correctly fitted plunger within the bale chamber as the runners wear.

The wear plates , No.4, indicated in Fig. 57, are replaceable when worn. When a plate , or plates, are to be replaced, all the plates on that side of the plunger must be changed at the same time. In order to hold the plunger shear knife, No.2, parallel to the bale chamber shear knife , No. 1, it may be necessary to shim the wear plates. When installing new wear plates, it is important that the original number of shims be reinstalled under each plate.

A correctly fitted plunger is essential to smooth, quiet operation of the baler, but, of more importance, is proper knife clearance,

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Fig . 58 -

R~moYing Shear Knives

until the knife and wear plates surfaces are flush with each other. Shims are provided in the shipping kit to be installed "as needed" between the knife and plunger. These shims are . 005" thick.

NOTE: The sUrface of each knife must not protrude beyond the surface it is being adjusted against. If this condition exists, remove shims until the knife is properly positioned.

A 5/ 16" Allen wrench, Fig. 58, is required to remove the socket screws from the shear knives. The 1/ 2" x I " socket screws are for the plunger knife and the 1/ 2" x 1-1/ 4" socket screws are for the bale chamber knife.

2. Chamber knife must be adjusted until the knife is flush with the lower right bal e chamber runner. The same shims as used in Step 1 are to be installed "as needed" between the knife and the bale chamber.

3. Position the plunger knife, No.2, Fig. 57, adjacent to the chamber knife , No.1 , Fig. 57, and, as the knives pass each other, check the clearance between the knives with a feeler gauge. The knives must not contact at any point as they pass and not have greater clearance than. 030 ". This clearance is adjusted by repositioning the upper and lower angle runners, in the left side of the bale chamber, which guide the path of the plunger.

Fig _ 59 -

side of the bale chamber, to prevent any pivo t ing action of runners when adjusting.

5. With the plunger knives adjacent to ead; other, adjust the rear, upper and lower pusher caps crews on the l eft side of the bale cham ber until the clearance between the knives is ne greater than. 030".

NOTE: Clearance 1Ilust be lIIailltained the full vertical lengl" of til e imices.

6. Return the plunger to the forward end 01 the bale chamber. With a feeler gauge, check the clearance between the upper and lower right plunger wear plates , and right uppe r and lower plunger runners, when the plunger is positioned against the left runners. Clearance should not be greater than. 030". This clearance should be adjusted by using the front upper and lower pusher caps crews on the left side of the bale chamber.

7. The plunger should be returned to the rear end and the clearance rechecked.

8. After the clearance has been adjusted on both ends of the plunger stroke, securely tighten the four bolts (front a nd rear sets). Tighten the locknuts on the fr ont and rea r , upper and lower pusher capscrews holding the angle runners and, then, turn in the upper and lower center pusher capscrews until they contact the runners. Tighten locknu ts.

Lateral Plung e r Capscrews

1. Capsc rcws and Lockn u.s

4. To set. 002" to. 030" clearance between the knives , loosen the six bolts securing the angle runners in position, three on the upper side of the bale chamber and three on the under side. Loosen the locknu ts on the six pusher capscrews that con ta c t the runners; see Fig. 59.

Loosen the upper and lower center pusher capscrews several turns, located on the left

Fig_ 60 -

Vertical Plunge r Adju s tment Shims

1. Righ I Shim

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9. Recheck the clearance between the plunger runners, wear plates and knives; readjust,

tnecessary.

SHEAR KNIFE AND VERTICAL PLUNGER ADJUSTMENT With a feeler gauge, check the gap between the top plunger wear plates, No.4, Fig. 57, and top plunger runners, No.8, for. 010" to • 040" clearance. If an adjustment is needed, slotted shims are available in sizes from. 015" to . 030"; see Fig. 60. They are installed, as follows: 1. Loosen the three nuts on the left top of the bale chamber sufficiently to allow the long slotted shim to be inserted between the runner and top of the bale chamber. Loosen three nuts on the right side of the bale chamber for fitting the short shim.

2. Continue the plunger movement until the throat opening is completely clear and then, remove the chamber knife by removing the countersunk screws with a 5/~6rt Allen wrench.

NOTE: If shims are present, behind either knife, replace the original shims during reassembly and adjustment.

3. Sharpen both knives, maintaining the original 45 0 knife angle and the straight line of the cutting edge. (Care must be taken not to overheat knife. )

4. Thoroughly clean the knives, shims and mounting surfaces of the plunger and bale chamber. Add lubricant to the countersunk screws and reinstall the knives. Refer to "Shear Knife Adjustment" sec t ion in this manual.

TWINE KNIFE SHARPENING Tighten the nuts and recheck clearance the full length of the plunger stroke on each ~de. .

2.

SHEAR KNIFE SHARPENING The two knives for slicing each charge of material, as it is compressed in the bale chamber' must be sharp and properly adjusted in relationship to each other. Sharp knives which are correctly adjusted require a minimum of power to shear each charge. Also, sharpknives will give each bale slice a smooth, clean-cut edge.

The plunger knife is mounted on the leading edge of the right side of the plunger, while the opposing lmife is mounted on the right side of the bale chamber at the rear of the throat opening.

Remove, sharpen and reinstall the knives, as outlined below: ( ' . 1. Position the plunger knife midway in the '. throat opening, and remove the plunger knife by removing the countersunk screws with a 5/16" Allen wrench, as shown in Fig. 58.

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The twine knives, Fig. 46, must be kept sharp at all times. Usually, they can be resharpened without removal by loosening the knotters, pivoting them upward, and restoring the lmife edges to their original sharpness and cutting angle by means of a sharpening stone.

In the case of an excessively blunted knife, however, it may be necessary to remove it in order to do a good job. In the latter case, the following procedure should be adopted: 1. Mark the pOSition of the knife on the stripper arm and identify the knife as to left or right.

2. Remove the knife by removing two capscrews, No.3, Fig. 46, and sharpen, maintaining the original cutting angle. (Care must be taken not to overheat the knife. ) 3. Reinstall the knife on its respective side, advancing the new cutting edge to its former marked position to compensate for the material ground away.

BALER STORAGE The following recommended storage proce-

dures apply to machines which will be idle for 6 months or more.

1. Remove bales from baler and thoroughly clean baler of all field material.

5. Remove all roller chains and store them in oil until next season.

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Jack up baler and 'place blocks under to remove weight from tires.

6.

3.A-'

2. Release pressure on clutch springs to prevent them from setting up.

3. Lubricate all lubricatable areas, and, if the mechanism in these areas can be moved, do so by hand to distribute lubrication to mechanism.

4. Remove rust and repaint.

7. Remove twine or wire and store in dry area. Twine should be stored on end to prevent ball from becoming misshaped.

8. Order replacement parts from your M-F Dealer.

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ACCESSORIES The accessory items listed and illustrated in this section of the Manual were designed and de. veloped to aid the baiing operation under varying conditions.

Your local Massey- Ferguson Dealer can supply these accessories and will be pleased to render any assistance required regarding their installation and usage.

Fig. 62 - Pick-Up Skid Shoe

The rotating shoe allows the pick-up to float with the contour of the land but prevents the pick-up teeth from gouging into the soil and causing damage to the Baler. Code No. 996 704.

Fig. 61 - Support Jock

SWINGING WAGON HITCH JACK STAND A cadmium plated, steel jack that easily raises and lowers the Baler drawpole when hitching and unhitching is available. The large round base gives stable support to the Baler while in storage . Refer to Fig. 61.

The threaded area of the jack is completely enclosed when itis in the upright or storage position to protect the threaded area. Code No. 1327 715.

PICK-UP SKID SHOE The sturdy, all steel shoe permits the Baler operate in unusually rough fields and still do an excellent job of picking up material in windrows. Refer to Fig. 62.

A center counted, under the bale chamber hitch frame with a 2- position hitch for a pull behind wagon is available for the MF 12 Baler.

Refer to Fig. 63.

The hitch can be secured "in line" with the bale chamber or to "right" of center position.

For general field operations, the hitch can remain in line with the bale chamber. To change direction of loading onto the trailing wagon, the hitch can be positioned to "right" of center .

When pulling the Baler and wagon in transport, the hitch is positioned to "right" of center to have wagon trail directly behind the Baler to reduce the overall width of the units. Code No. 1327 709.

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The long pole is for use with the Bale Thrower. Code No. 1327 710. The short pole is for

use when not using Bale Thrower.

711.

Code 1327

BALE LOADING CHUTE The chute eliminates picking up bales from the ground. Refer to Fig. 64. Bales are conveyed directly to the bed of the trailing wagon.

Chains permit easy adjustment of the rear chute to match wagon height. The chute can be positioned "up" to reduce the overall length of the Baler while in transport. Code No. 996 706.

Fig. 63 - Swinging Wagon Hitch

PICK-UP SPROCKET -

26-TOOTH

When working in heavy crops, it may be necessary to reduce the speed of the pick-up. A 26-tooth sprocket (Part No. 153 282 M93) Fig. 65 is available through Parts. This sprocket will replace the standard 23-tooth sprocket on the pick-up. Refer to Fig. 34 for location of sprocket.

Fig. 64 - Bale Loading Chute

PICK-UP SLIP CLUTCH The pick-up drive assembly is protected from damage if an obstruction becomes lodged in the pick-up chamber during baling operations.

Code No. 996 727.

HAY WEDGES 1f baling in conditions where the material is extremely slippery or springy and the standard bale retarders are not providing sufficient resistance for denser bale, an additional hay wedge kit is available (6 pieces). Refer to Fig. 66. Code No. 996 716.

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BALE RETARDERS Fig . 65 - Pick-Up Sprocket - 26-Tooth

Available as an accessory is a bale retard. kit, Fig. 67, composed of 8 pieces. Bale re-'-

1. Sprocket 2. Connec:tor Links

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Fig. 68 - Quarter-Turn Bale Chut e Fig. 66 - Ha y Wedges

up. The chute can be installed to deposit bales on the left or right side of the Baler. Code No .

1327 708.

Fig . 69 - Bale Counter 1. Knurled Knob 2. Lever Screw 3. Leve r

Fig. 67 - Bale Retarders

BALE COUNTER traders provide resistance for denser bales when baling slippery or springy material in arid regions or under extremely dry conditions.

The retarders are also sometimes effective in helping to correct miss-ties when baling extremely springy material. Code No . 996 713.

The bale counter, Fig. 69, which is mounted on the knotter: drive shaft support at the rear of Baler, is actuated by the needle drive linkage each time the needles enter the bale chamber.

This counter can be reset to zero by rotating the knurled knob, No.1, on the right side for an accurate bale count for each day's operation .

QUARTER-TURN BALE CHUTE The chute, Fig. 68, rotates the bales 90 0 be.ore depositing them on the ground without the wire or twine touching the ground. The bales are deposited in a straight line for easier picki

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The bale counter should be set up for operation in the following manner: 1. Turn the baler mechanism over slowly by hand until the needle drive arm is positioned

adjacent to the lever on the counter, as illustrated.

)

2. Loosen the lever screw, No.2, and position the lever, No.3, in relation to the contacting arm, so that each tying cycle will record one numeral on the counter, without the lever hitting the internal stop (this could result in damage to the counter).

3. Retighten the lever screw.

CRANKS'HAFT SAFETY SHIELD This shield is available at your MF Deal branch.

FLYWHEEL SAFETY SHIELD This accessory item can be purchased from your MF Dealer.

Fig . 71 - MF 22 Bale Thrower

Fig . 70 - Dual Wheel Kit

DUAL WHEEL KIT To help protect the pick-up teeth from damage and improve Baler performance when working in irrigated, rutted or soft field, a dual wheel kit is available for improved floatation.

Refer to Fig. 70. Code No. 1327 705 (less tire and tube).

To assemble: 1. Place spacer between wheels.

2. Position "J-bolts" by hooking them over disc flange of wheel.

3. Place nuts on bolts.

BALE THROWER The MF 22 Bale Thrower (PTO operated) may be mounted easily on the MF 12 Baler. This makes haying an easy one-man job. Refer to Fig. 71.

The MF 22 Bale Thrower is simple in deSign, yet it offers a number of features which can only be fully appreCiated during field operation. For example ... mechanical or hydraulic steering control of the Bale Thrower's direction of discharge. The mechanical control is generally used on level land while the hydraulic is used on hillSides. This corrects, from the tractor seat, any downhill drift.

Code No. 1625101 - Thrower, Drive and Wheel Relocation

4. Tighten nuts to 11-15 ft. -lbs. torque.

Code No. 1625 710 - MechanicalSteeringControl

CAUTION: If nuts on "J -bolts" are over tightened, the ''J -bolts" will yield from the wheel.

Code No. 1625 707 - Hydraulic Steering Control

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Fig. 72 - Implement Safety Lamp

IMPLEMENT SAFETY LAMP The implement safety lamp kit includes the lamp with a combination mounting bracket and cable reel, a 25' cable with break-away socket, two mounting brackets and two strips of Scotchlite reflective tape. The lamp is equipped with one amber and one red lens. When in use, the red lens must always face directly to the rear. ee Fig. 72 . \

If the tractor with a trailing baler is to be driven on the road or highway, the tractor lights should be "on". The implement safety lamp must be mounted on the rearmost left cover of the implement. Code No. 916 715.

NOTE: Whenever equipment is being driven on a public road or highway, the lightingof the equipment must conform to the state regulations.

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Fig . 73 - Hydrauli c Bale Tension Control

HYDRAULIC BALE TENSION CONTROL The density of the baled material can be varied by the operator from the tractor. An adjustment can be made to the hydraulic cylinder, Fig. 73, controlling the bale tension bar while moving or stopped. An indicator gauge (psi) indicates to the operator how much pressure is being applied to the bales.

SPECIFICATIONS (All Measurements with Tailgate Up)

Length Over-All - Tail Gate Up

PTO machine 15'8-1/2"

Width Over-All . . . . . • . . .

8'3"

Width of Baler with Dual Wheels . .

Dual wheel one side 8'9-1/4"

PTO machine 4'4"

Height - Packers Down .

56"

Pick-Up Width. . . . . . .

Pick-Up Li~t Height End of Lowest Position of Pick-Up Finger.

· . . 7 -1/4" from ground

Machine Weight - ApprOximately .

· PTO machine 2410 lbs.

Size· of Bales: Width and Height Length . . . • .

Plunger Stroke. .

Plunger Speed. .

. . . . 14" X 18" apprOximately Adjustable from 12" to 50" apprOximately · . . . . . . . . ..

26"

80 strokes per minute

Gear Cases (Two) •

. • Equipped with tapered

Tires •.••

.. L. H. size 6.40 - 15 - Inflation 40 lbs.

R. H. size 5.00 - 15 . Inflation 28 lbs.

Tread Width .

. • . • . . . . . . . . . • 89-1/2"

PTO Drive Machine. • •

roll~r

bearings

'. Equipped with combination slip and over-running clutch

~ "' .

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When it comes to service ... see your Massey-Ferguson dealer for all your needs.

He has the facilities and the training to provide the kind of service that will keep your MF equipment on the job.

Service for All Seasons