Crop Preparation

Make windrows either:

  • Up to one-half the width of the baler chamber.
  • The full width of the baler chamber to eliminate weaving.

Unless bales are being made for silage or a preservative is being applied to hay, wait until moisture content of hay is 20% or drier before baling.

For additional information and a more in-depth description on hay and forage harvesting, refer to John Deere's Fundamentals of Machine Operation (FMO) Manual FMO14104B. This manual covers all types of vehicles, regardless of manufacturer, starting with basic theory and proceeding through complex systems. To order this manual and others, see the John Deere Service Literature form at the back of this manual or see your John Deere dealer.

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