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Topic: Roto-bailer belts

Posted By: DaleinWI
Subject: Roto-bailer belts
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2010 at 11:09pm

I'm trying to put a couple of new upper belts on my Roto-bailer. I had them made the same length as the old ones which was 70 1/2 inches instead of 72 as specified in the manual. Now, I can't get them to come together so I can join the lacing. How do i get the rollers pulled together to accomplish this? I tried opening the trip latches and pulling the trip arms out but that pulls the lower roll out as the top roll comes down and I don't seem to gain anything. Is there another method? Do I need to unhook the two discharge springs and if so how do I do that? I have been using a load strap with a ratchet to apply pressure but haven't been able to get it done. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me. DaleinSWWI

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Posted By: Matt MN
Date Posted: 01 Nov 2010 at 7:45am

Well, I am not sure where you get the 70 1/2" from but I believe all rotobalers require the 5.5” x 72” upper belts. that may be your problem? those homemade belts are too short.

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Posted By: DaleinWI
Date Posted: 01 Nov 2010 at 2:27pm

Matt, You may be right but I cut off two endless belts (Probably Original?) and they both measured right at 70 and 1/2 inches. So, that is what I had the man make me up. I haven't measured what he made but have assumed and expect he has them at the length I requested. Thanks for your input. DaleinWI

Posted By: KY
Date Posted: 01 Nov 2010 at 2:58pm

Sounds to me like you need to replace all the belts at one time. If a few are tighter than the others im sure it will not bale correctly. Prior experiences with a rotobaler has shown me everything needs to be just right for it to operate correctly.

Posted By: Ken McGregor
Date Posted: 01 Nov 2010 at 4:26pm

The easiest method of loosening the belts is to put a "jackall" jack under the bottom roller and lift it up. All belts will then be loose.

I have carried an old Chryser type car jack on each of my balers for years. This will always save you a lot of frustration in the field when things "bung-up" Believe me, things do!!!

regards,

Ken McGregor

Posted By: greengenes
Date Posted: 01 Nov 2010 at 11:56pm

Anyone, Am looking for dealers or individuals looking to rid themselves of any or all roto baler parts inventories. My brother has 5 balers and has a hard time finding parts to keep his running. please reply if you know of any.

Thanks

Gene

Posted By: DaleinWI
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2010 at 10:34pm

The belts are on! Thanks a lot fellows for all the help. Would say though that it is quite a job to get the lacing fast together. The older belts are a bit loose but I think the newer ones will stretch some and it will be about right.

Gene, I'm quite a step from you but I know of a salvage yard near here that has three old rotobailers. Dale