Basic Baler Settings for Baling Short, Dry, Slick Crops
Use the chart below as a guide for basic adjustments of baler when baling short, dry or slick crops:
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A
- Wheel spindle position/pickup width (Baler with 10.0/75 X 15.3 tires)
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B
- Bale density
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C
- Compressor rack installed
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D
- Tractor ground speed
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E
- PTO rated speed (rpm)
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F
- Windrow size
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G
- Starter roll scraper adjustment
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H
- Rubber bars installed on starter roll
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I
- Steel bars installed on starter roll
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A.F.C:
According to Field Conditions
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A.R:
As Required
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| CROPS |
A |
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1.41m (4ft7in) |
1.81m (5ft11in) |
2.20m (7ft3in) |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
| HAY (1st cut) |
2 ORa |
4b |
3 |
A.R |
YES |
A.F.C |
540 |
1.2m(4 ft) |
0.5mm (0.02in.) MAX |
NO |
YES |
| HAY (2nd and 3rd cut) |
2 ORa |
4b |
3 |
A.R |
YES |
A.F.C |
400 |
1.2m(4 ft) |
0.5mm (0.02in.) MAX |
NO |
YES |
| STRAW (long) |
2 |
4b |
4 |
MAX |
YES |
A.F.C |
540 |
1.2m(4 ft) |
0.5mm (0.02in.) MAX |
NO |
YES |
| STRAW (short/brittle) |
2 ORa |
4b |
4 |
1/2 to MAX |
YES |
A.F.C |
400 |
1.2m(4 ft) |
Retracted |
YES |
NO |
| aPosition 1 is not used very often. |
| bPosition 3 is required if baler is equipped with larger tires. |
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