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Topic: Roto baler Issues

Posted By: KY
Subject: Roto baler Issues
Date Posted: 24 May 2010 at 2:48pm

The pickup on my rotobaler will not shut off. I think that it has to do with the adjustment rod that goes from the top of the baler to the shutoff dog system. I have adjusted it and it works and then messes up again. It Either engages all the time or wont re-start after it does shut off. Any Suggestions?

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Posted By: Bill Long
Date Posted: 24 May 2010 at 8:30pm

I wish I could remember the inch setting you describe. If you have the manual all these adjustements are clearly marked. Also, let's not forget that these machines are somewhat old. Wear has happened so you may have to take some "Kentucky windage" adjustment.

Let us know how it goes.

Good Luck!

Bill Long

Posted By: BobPaulusCentrOH
Date Posted: 24 May 2010 at 8:55pm

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

Posted By: KY
Date Posted: 25 May 2010 at 8:56am

I think the problem is the likage I was describing slipping. The adjustment rod has a set screw on the shaft and it is rotating. Ive used the baler alot and keep it graesed and shined up very well.