And you bought a baler you didn’t understand when your finances were so tight you couldn’t afford the manual? Hope it came with twine and grease.I have hardly tried to figure it out. If I can't find a problem after spending a little time on it I will get the manuals. I would go ahead and get them but my finances are extremely tight right now... Hence me doing it the other way
What?My next step is to remove the pin in the swing arm on the other side of the flywheel to see if the problem is in the flywheel/clutch assembly.
Farmer495 you have been very helpful!
The baler has been sitting a while.
The baler will not turn at all either way by hand.
My next step is to remove the pin in the swing arm on the other side of the flywheel to see if the problem is in the flywheel/clutch assembly.
Square balers, especially of that vintage, are made up of incredibly ingenious and simple parts and mechanisms…but there’s a whole ton of them and all rely on one another to be in perfect order for all of them to operate properly. One simple timing issue has to potential to destroy pretty much the whole baler. I would buy manuals before I bought twine if it were me, they are that important IMHO.Awesome thank you Farmer495 for your tips. I will check out the plunger tomorrow, grease all joints with pb blaster and see if it is stuck.
Sea2Summit, yes I bought my first baler and I am learning. Couldn't pass it up at $300. It did not come with grease or twine. Also did not come with a tractor, rake, cutter bar, fuel, or grass.
I think what I heard you say is, I really think you should prioritize getting the manuals as they will really help you get this baler going for hay season. Is that correct? If so, I agree with you and I will get the manuals.
Square balers, especially of that vintage, are made up of incredibly ingenious and simple parts and mechanisms…but there’s a whole ton of them and all rely on one another to be in perfect order for all of them to operate properly. One simple timing issue has to potential to destroy pretty much the whole baler. I would buy manuals before I bought twine if it were me, they are that important IMHO.
NH 575 parts catalog shows some chains were utilized when transferring powerChains get stretched and timing goes to hell. Modern balers (like the 575 I sold) are all gear drive so no timing issues, no chain stretch because there are no chains. One Vee belt for the pickup, thats it.