Wheel Spindle Positions on 459, 459S, and 559 Balers with MegaWide™ Plus 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 - Spacer Plate

C - Flange Nut, M16 (4 used in Normal Position)

C - Flange Nut, M16 (6 used in Raised Position)

D - Spindle

E - Cap Screw, M16 x 80-8.8 (2 used)

Normal position is recommended for most baling conditions.

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

Raised position is recommended for straw crops with tall stubble and soft ground conditions.

• 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.)

• 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.