Apply Powder to Belts

IMPORTANT: If belts are new and have not been used, add baby powder to simulate crop dust or the belts may not track properly on the rolls.

Use only baby powder made with talcum. Do not use powder with corn starch. Corn starch will absorb moisture and cling to rolls.

It is best to powder belts on a sunny, dry day with baler in a building or under shelter. If baler is outside, be sure belts and rolls are dry. Do not powder on damp (early morning dew) belts.

Use baby powder that is made with talcum. A large bottle, 15-oz plus, may be necessary.

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causym CAUTION: When positioning the gate to provide access for service, always make sure tension arm (A) is fully raised and against tension arm stops (B). This prevents gate from lowering unexpectedly.

ALWAYS raise the gate fully and lower it to the desired opening height before engaging gate lock. Crop material can hold the tension arm at a lower position and material can be redistributed during servicing. This could cause tension arm (A) to swing up and suddenly lower the gate, even if the gate lock is engaged.

Failure to verify that tension arm (A) is positioned against stops (B) may result in serious injury or death.

Close the gate any time baler must be left unattended.

causym CAUTION: To avoid serious injury from entanglement, ensure bystanders stand clear when operating baler. DO NOT apply powder with baler running.

1. Position gate as follows:

a. With tractor attached to baler, open gate fully, lower gate until belts are slack and tension arm (A) remains against tension arm stop (B). Lock gate, shut off tractor engine, and remove key .

b. Stand outside of baler tire, and liberally sprinkle powder (C) on all belts (D). Unlock gate, start tractor, raise gate fully, engage PTO to rotate belts approximately 2.4 m (8 ft) and disengage PTO. Lock gate, shut off tractor engine, and remove key .

c. Repeat step b until, complete length of belts are thinly coated.

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A-Tension Arm
B-Tension Arm Stop
C-Talcum Powder
D-Powder on Belts

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causym CAUTION: When removing powder from rolls (E), lock gate, shut off tractor engine and remove key.

2. If belts are slightly damp, or humidity is high, powder may stick to rolls (E). If rolls are coated, remove powder from rolls, and reapply powder to belts.


E-Rolls

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