Every 50 Hours or 2000 Bales Service


Check Lower Knotter Gear Case Oil Level

E75920
E75920-UN-19MAY14

A - Fill Plug

B - Check Level Plug

C - Oil Drain Plug

Every 50 hours of operation, check the lower gear case oil level.

Remove plug (B). If oil comes out of the hole, level is OK.

Install plug. If no oil comes out, gear case needs filled.

Filling lower knotter gear case:

  1. Remove check level plug (B).

  2. Remove fill plug (A).

  3. Replenish oil using opening of fill plug (A), until a little oil comes out of plug (B) hole.

    Use oil specified in Lubricants and Capacities section.

  4. Place check level plug (B) back.

  5. Place the fill plug back (A).


Check Upper Knotter Gear Case Oil Level

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E76535-UN-16JUL14

A - Fill Plug

B - Check Level Plug

C - Oil Drain Plug

Every 50 hours of operation, check the upper gear case oil level.

Remove check level plug (B). If oil comes out of hole, level is OK.

Install plug. If no oil comes out, gear case needs filled.

Filling upper knotter gear case:

  1. Remove plug (B).

  2. Remove the fill plug (A).

  3. Replenish oil using opening of fill plug (A), until a little oil comes out of plug (B) hole.

    Use oil specified in Lubricants and Capacities section.

  4. Place plug (B) back.

  5. Place the fill plug back (A).


Check Main Gear Case Oil Level

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E75922-UN-19MAY14

A - Fill Plug

B - Check Level Plug

C - Oil Drain Plug

Every 50 hours of operation, check the main gear case oil level.

If oil is visible using window of plug (B), level is OK.

If no oil is visible, gear case needs filled.

Filling main gear case:

  1. Remove the fill plug (A).

  2. Replenish oil using opening of fill plug (A), until oil is visible using window of plug (B).

    Use oil specified in Lubricants and Capacities section.

  3. Install plug (A).


Prechopper Gear Case (If Equipped)

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    E81622-UN-14OCT16

    A - Fill Plug

    B - Check Level Plug

    Change gear case oil by removing plug (B), draining oil, then replacing plug. Remove the fill plug (A), replenish oil, then replace the fill plug.


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    E80295-UN-02NOV15

    Right-Hand Side

    E80296
    E80296-UN-02NOV15

    Left-Hand Side

    A - Lubrication Point

    Lubricate front right-hand side and left-hand side roller bearings at lubrication points (A).



Check Packer Gear Case Oil Level

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E75921-UN-20MAY14

A - Fill Plug

B - Check Level Plug

C - Oil Drain Plug

Every 50 hours of operation, check the packer gear case oil level.

If oil is visible using window of plug (B), level is OK.

If no oil is visible, gear case needs filled.

Filling packer gear case:

  1. Remove the fill plug (A).

  2. Replenish oil using opening of fill plug (A), until oil is visible using window of plug (B).

    Use oil specified in Lubricants and Capacities section.

  3. Place the fill plug (A) back.


Check Hydraulic Oil Level

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E75923-UN-20MAY14

A - Gauge-Glass

Every 50 hours of operation, check hydraulic oil level.

Check level of hydraulic oil using gauge-glass (A):

  • With 0 kPa (0 bar) (0 psi) pressure.
  • With bale chamber cylinders retracted.
  • After baler has run for 5 minutes (warm oil).

Hydraulic oil level is correct when top of oil is at top of gauge-glass (A).

Use recommended oil specified in Lubricants and Capacities section.


Check Plunger Needle Slots

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E77833-UN-18DEC14

A - Needle Slots

Every 50 hours of operation, check the plunger needle slots.

Clear needle slots (A) of the crop buildup or debris.


Check Needle/Plunger Overlap Timing

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E83164-UN-02JUN17

A - Needle Marker

B - Center, Rear Plunger Roller

C - Mark, Side Plate

D - Mark, Side Plate

Every 50 hours of operation, check the needle/plunger overlap timing.

Check needle/plunger overlap timing:

  • Trip the binding mechanism.

  • When turning the flywheel the needle marker can overshoot the slotted hole. If you overshoot the hole, finish the full cycle and start over again. DO NOT turn the flywheel to the left. Turning the flywheel to the left causes a miss alignment.

    Turn the flywheel to the right until the needle marker (A) is visible in the slotted hole at the retainer.
  • Check that the center (B) of the rear plunger roller is between the two markers (C and D) in the side plate. If the center (B) is not between the markers (see Adjust Needle/Plunger Timing in the Service section).

Check Knotters

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E77834-UN-18DEC14

L1534 Shown

A - Knotters

B - Grease Lines

Every 50 hours of operating, check the knotters.

Knotters (A) are lubricated automatically. Make sure that grease lines (B) are functioning properly.


Check Feeder Fork Timing

Every 50 hours of operating, check feeder fork timing. See Adjust Feeder Fork Timing in Service section.


Check Feeder Fork Lock

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E83178-UN-05JUN17

A - Hook

B - Pin

C - Roller

D - Bolt (3 used)

E - Hook

F - Contact Area

G - Fork Assembly

H - Arm

I - Bolt (5 used)

Every 50 hours of operating, check feeder fork lock.

  • Place the AUTO/1:1 locking lever in the 1:1 position.
  • Turn flywheel clockwise until hook (A) is over pin (B).
  • Check that roller (C) turns freely.
  • If roller (C) does not turn freely, check for contamination and check the torque of bolts (D).
  • Check that roller (C) contacts hook (E) in contact area (F).
  • If roller (C) does not contact hook (E) in the correct area, adjust the position of assemblies (G) using bolts (H) in feeder fork arms (I).

Check Automatic Greasing System

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E76537-UN-16JUL14

A - Filling Nipple

B - Filling Plug

C - Vent Tube

Every 50 hours of operating, check automatic greasing system.

Fill greasing system using recommended grease and check for leaks.

System can be filled using a manual or pneumatic grease gun, high-flow filling press, or a quick fill kit. Use nipple (A) or plug (B) for filling the greasing system.

Make sure that the vent tube (C) is not plugged. Dispose of greasy rags according to local and national regulations.


Lubricate Pickup Pivot Wheels

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E83174-UN-05JUN17

A - Lubrication Fitting

Every 50 hours of operation, lubricate pickup pivot wheels.

Lubrication fittings (A) are on both sides of machine.

Lubricate with recommended grease.


Lubricate Axle Pivots (Tandem Axle Only)

E75925
E75925-UN-20MAY14

A - Lubrication Fitting

Every 50 hours of operation, lubricate axle pivots.

Lubrication fittings (A) are on both sides of machine.

Lubricate with recommended grease.


Lubricate Axle Hinges (Tandem Axle Only)

E75924
E75924-UN-20MAY14

A - Lubrication Fittings

Every 50 hours of operation, lubricate axle hinges.

Lubrication fittings (A) are on both sides of machine.

Lubricate with recommended grease.


Lubricate Brake Levers

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E75926-UN-20MAY14

Single Axle

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E75927-UN-20MAY14

Tandem Axle

A - Lubrication Fitting

Every 50 hours of operation, lubricate brake lever.

Lubricate fittings (A) with recommended grease.


Lubricate Rotor Drive Shaft

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E77395-UN-14OCT14

A - Lubrication Fitting

Every 50 hours of operation, lubricate rotor drive bearing.

Lubricate fitting (A) with recommended grease.


Lubricate Needle Carrier Connecting Rod

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E77835-UN-18DEC14

E77836
E77836-UN-18DEC14

A - Lubrication Fittings

Every 50 hours of operation, lubricate needle carrier connecting rod.

Lubricate with recommended grease.


Lubricate Ratchet Pin and Roll

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E83176-UN-05JUN17

A - Lubrication Fitting

B - Lubrication Fitting

Every 50 hours of operation, lubricate ratchet pin and roll.

Lubricate fitting (A) with recommended grease.

Lubricate fitting (B) with recommended grease.

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