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Ia Jim 
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Posted: 01 Mar 2012 at 10:06pm |
I have bought an AC roto baler. I've never run one and know almost nothing about them. As soon as I can find a manual I will buy it, and get to studying it.
This one has a white top and white wheels which I was told makes it a later one. As soon as I get it home I'll check the serial number, maybe someone can tell me what model and year it is.
Does this baler use regular baler twine? If I need a belt, where is a good place to get them?
I'm sure I will have lots of questions and any replies will be appreciated.
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Pat the Plumber CIL
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Posted: 01 Mar 2012 at 10:11pm |
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They use binder twine. Tom Yaz on here should be able to help out with most parts
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You only need to know 3 things to be a plumber;Crap rolls down hill,Hot is on the left and Don't bite your fingernails
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Gary
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Posted: 02 Mar 2012 at 3:26am |
I would start by getting a copy of a Manual similar to this one. This one appears to be an original. Reprints are available. BTW you need a tractor with 'live PTO' since you have to stop the forward motion of the tractor while the baler winds the twine on the bale. Gary
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Tim8975
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Posted: 02 Mar 2012 at 7:36am |
They are also available through AGCO @ www.agcopubs.com. I just recently ordered some and they arrived within a week. There is currently a price discrepancy on one of the rotobaler manuals that I have notified them about. I don't think $1305.00 is correct unless it has gold print. :)
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Austin(WI)
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Posted: 02 Mar 2012 at 7:47am |
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Make sure you have plenty of patience on hand too...you're going to need it. lol
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allischalmerguy
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Posted: 02 Mar 2012 at 9:12am |
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I have seen the Roto Baler twine at some of the farm stores around here in Iowa. I think I saw it last summer at Marengo Iowa Farm and Home and just ask at a farm store.
Pastor Mike
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It is great being a disciple of Jesus! 1950 WD, 1957 D17...retired in Iowa,
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Posted: 02 Mar 2012 at 9:13am |
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By the way Jim, I am envious! I would like to get a roto baler someday to go with my WD.
Pastor Mike
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It is great being a disciple of Jesus! 1950 WD, 1957 D17...retired in Iowa,
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FloydKS
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Posted: 02 Mar 2012 at 10:11am |
Every time a roto baler post comes up I am reminded of the may bales that I put thru one as a kid...and my older brothers put a lot of bales out the back too. Go, stop, wait for the twine to roll, repeat...gave that hand clutch a workout. We were well warned we did not do anything to the baler unless the power was off...can not say that i did not 'dis-obey' once in a while, lucky and still all here. Yes you will need patience, and an eye for noticing what the machine is doing...so you can see what it is not doing. peace
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JimIA
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Posted: 02 Mar 2012 at 3:00pm |
If you have any questions on operation I can help you out. Send me a PM where I will give you my number and I can give you some advice. Jim
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Chris (swIA)
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Posted: 02 Mar 2012 at 4:49pm |
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My local Farm and Home store in Creston still stocks twine and belts. I ran over 500 through mine last year and I can say definately get an operators manual. Pay attention to the part that explains how to rake the hay. It makes a BIG difference. The hay also needs to be dry. Like everyone else has said, be patient. I have run 100 in hour or 50 all day so it just depends. There is nothing quite like seeing a field full of little round bales.
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Pat the Plumber CIL
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Posted: 02 Mar 2012 at 9:28pm |
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like Chris says how you rake the hay makes a big difference.You basically have to rake two rows together to make a windrow as wide as the bales.This way they roll uniform straight bales that wrap and tie much better.I would rake around field one direction and then turn around and rake two rows together.Kind of a pain but makes much better bales.
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You only need to know 3 things to be a plumber;Crap rolls down hill,Hot is on the left and Don't bite your fingernails
1964 D-17 SIV 3 Pt.WF,1964 D-15 Ser II 3pt.WF ,1960 D-17 SI NF,1956 WD 45 WF.
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Posted: 03 Mar 2012 at 6:11am |
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When I bought mine some 40 years ago a friend who had one said to be sure not to have matches or dynamite handy or you may be tempted to use them.
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