On the older units without the quick tie, the elevator is controlled by a paw that lays against a flat spot on a slip clutch. The paw has an "L" covering the end of it. The "L" is made out of about 10 gauge metal. If the "L" is not there the elevator won't stop, then won't start. Also the bale chamber may not be latched correctly to cause the problem. I have baled thousands of bales with one. If everything is greased, oiled, adjusted and shined up, I could bale 1000 bales in eight hours. If something is messed up, you will do well to bale 10 good ones in 8 hours. Make sure all the parts are there. Grease all the zerks. Where there is rust on the rods down the side ( that start and stop elevator and trip twine tube) shine those up with sandpaper, emery cloth or what have you.
Check the latches and latch plates. If you have a book, go through parts and pieces to be sure they are there. Make sure all the springs are there especially on the twine tube tripper. Feed some hay into the baler, and stand back and observe a bale being formed.
Stop baler to make any adjustments. Run a couple bales through by hand and observe far enough away to stay out of danger. The baler after while will tell you its problem.
Good Luck and HTH.
Bob
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