Break-In Period

CC7741-UN-23SEP98

A - Clutch Ring Gear

B - Auger Drive Gear

C - Main Drive Gear

D - Cluster Gear

After baler has been attached to the tractor, inspect it to be sure that all screws are tight and all chains are correctly tensioned.

NOTE: On twine balers, grease has been applied to the knotter area at the factory. Some misses in tying may occur on the first few bales due to this grease. Do not attempt to adjust the baler until all knotter parts have had time to become thoroughly polished by the twine.

The drive gears must be lubricated during the break-in period to ensure that any casting irregularities are worn smooth. Apply a liberal coating of multipurpose grease to each tooth on all gears shown. This must be done before the 1 hour empty running break-in procedure described below.

A new baler must be given an empty running break-in period of at least 1 hour to allow parts to work in gradually. After a short run at slow idle, stop machine and inspect for loose screws, overheated bearings, binding parts etc. Also check chain tension. Run baler at slow idle for the first 30 minutes, then increase to full speed for rest of the break-in period. Inspect baler frequently during this break-in period. Never run baler at full speed without twine in twine disk.