End of Season

1. Move baler to a dry place.

2. When the baler is unhitched from the tractor, put plugs on the support at the drawbar

   For a long storage duration, support the baler under the hitch with more support.

3. If a prechopper is equipped, perform the following:

   • Check condition of fixing elements.
   • Check torque of the knife-fixing cap screw. Replace if needed.
   • Ensure that all original safety decals are in original location, undamaged, and legible.
   • Drain bevel gear case and fill with new oil.
   • Slacken belts and check their condition.
   • Check rotor blade condition. Replace if needed.
   • Check counterknife blade condition on both rows. Replace if needed.
   
   

4. Remove twine. Store twine inside during winter.

5. Open packer floor and remove crop residue from the rotor, pre-compression chamber, and the bale chamber areas.

6. Clean baler thoroughly inside and out. Debris and dirt draw moisture which can cause corrosion.

   Order replacement parts and make repairs as necessary before storage.

7. Check safety signs and replace any safety signs that cannot be easily read.

8. Apply a few drops of oil to all pivot points and linkages.

9. Coat chains with oil.

10. Apply a thin layer of clean grease to all threads of adjustment bolts.

11. Apply a thin layer of grease to all bright metal such as cylinder rods.

12. Fill the grease pump.

13. To ensure that grease is pushed throughout the system, let pump work for a few minutes.

14. Confirm that all grease fittings are taking grease.

15. Top off the grease pump, if necessary.

16. On a machine with a hydraulic knotter cleaning fan, check the blower air hose for wear and tear.

17. Coat the knotters and knotter components with protection fluid or fine oil to prevent rust and oxidation.

18. Check torque of necessary hardware.

19. Coat the inside of the press chamber with anti-rust spray.

20. If equipped with a fire extinguisher, follow manufacturers recommendation for inspection and maintenance. If the baler is subjected to cold weather, drain or treat fire extinguisher fluid with a nonflammable antifreeze solution to prevent damage.