Operating the Baler in Short, Dry, Slick Crops

In Case of Plugging:

Try one or more of the following methods:

• Raise pickup as high as practical.
• Reduce engine speed to 1500 rpm and shift to higher gear.
• Reduce bale density as necessary.
• Make larger windrows (rake together as necessary).

In Case of Difficult Conditions (Short or brittle straw):

Install the rubber covered shells available as an attachment. In these conditions, always shut off PTO when no material is picked up (see "Attachments" Section).

In Case of Extreme Conditions (Very brittle straw):

It can be necessary to install the low drive belt speed bundle to reduce the belt speed from 2.4 to 1.3 m/s (7 ft 10.5 in./sec. to 4 ft 3 in./sec.). This kit will help to start the bale (see "Attachments" Section).

In Case of Baling Extremely Short Dry Hay:

It may be necessary to lower the baler as much as possible.

In Case of Baler with Rotary Feeder Device:

• Replace 22/22 teeth double drive sprocket (if installed) by the 17/17 teeth.
• Reducing number of knives (if equipped) can improve the bale shape.
• In case of bale start difficulties in dry conditions, soft core function can be used during the first 80 cm (2 ft 7.5 in.) of bale diameter to help in bale core formation.
• Reinstall belt tension arm fingers, if removed.

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