Wheel Spindle Positions on 469, 469S, 569, and 569S 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

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Raised Position

A - Cap Screw, M16 x 180-10.9 (4 used)

B - Spacer Plate

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

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

D - Spindle

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


Normal position is recommended for most baling conditions.

  • Recommended for push bar.
  • 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.

  • Recommended for push bar.
  • Pickup teeth will not touch the ground with pickup lowered.
  • Tighten nuts to specification.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Wheel Spindle Mounting HardwareTorque237 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.

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