Before Each Use of the Baler

Check the Belts

Belts are designed specifically for this machine and are tested to withstand a normal usage of the baler.

Due to the different environments, the belts can be damaged by foreign objects. This damage generally does not generate any functional or reliability issues. However, if the damage is located in the bale shape sensor path, contact your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider to prevent any additional damage to the belts.

Adjust the Baler

1. Adjust the pickup height. (See Adjust Pickup Height in this section.)

2. Adjust the pickup float springs. (See Adjust Pickup Float Spring in this section.)

3. Adjust the pickup gauge wheels. (See Adjust Pickup Gauge Wheels in this section.)

4. Adjust windrow compressor roll height. (See Adjust Windrow Compressor Roll Height in this section.)

5. Adjust the cut length by adding or removing precutter knives (MegaWide™ HC2 only). (See Remove and Install Precutter Knives in the Preparing the Baler section.)

Set Control Monitor Functions

1. Adjust the bale diameter. (See Set Bale Diameter in Operating Baler Application section.)

2. Adjust the net wrap system. (See Adjust Net Wrap Settings in Operating Baler Application section.)

3. Adjust the soft core diameter and density. (See Operate Soft Core System in Operating Baler Application section.)

4. Adjust the bale density. (See Adjust Bale Density in Operating Baler Application section.)

5. Disengage or engage precutter knives (MegaWide HC2 only). (See Operate Precutter Knives in the Operating the Baler section.)

6. Select customer and field number. (See Customer and Field Counters in Operating Baler Application section.)