Wheel Spindle Positions on 459 and 559 Balers with Regular Pickup and 14L x 16.1 Tires

NOTE: Wheel spindle position controls baler height and feeding capacity.

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Normal Position—Optional Bale Ramp Shown

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Raised Position—Optional Bale Ramp Shown

A - Cap Screw, M16 x 180-10.9 (4 used) (Without Bale Ramp)

A - Cap Screw and Flat Washer, M16 x 200-10.9 (4 used) (With Bale Ramp)

B - Flange Nut, M16 (4 used)

C - Spacer Plate

D - Spindle

• Pickup teeth do not touch the ground with pickup lowered depending on tractor drawbar height.

Raised position is recommended for cornstalks, straw crops with tall stubble, or soft ground conditions. (See BALE CORNSTALKS in Operating the Baler section.)

• Pickup teeth will not touch the ground with pickup lowered.
• Tighten flange nuts to specification.

  Item	Measurement	Specification
  Flange Nuts	Torque	237 N·m (175 lb.-ft.)

• If pickup will not lower or bounces excessively, adjust pickup float springs to provide less force (float). (See ADJUST PICKUP FLOAT SPRINGS in Service—Baler section.)
• Install Tires. (See TIRE INSTALLATION AND WHEEL NUT TORQUE in this section.)

If wheel spindle position needs changed, see ADJUST WHEEL SPINDLES in this section.