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jleus 09-03-2012 13:21:40 108.220.201.197 Report to Moderator	Just got home with the 24t I've been looking for (cost vs. Condition) really pleased with what I got and look forward to next summer activities. I know the need for a manual and already see some parts that I want to update but could anyone tell me the best way to get the 1.5 bales in the chamber and behind the knotter out? Its hay we baled today busting bales for me to see it work. Worth saving for the chickens boxes. Thanks in advance. Jim. [Reply]   [No Email]
Tx Jim 09-05-2012 04:03:02 67.142.163.23 Report to Moderator	Re: 24t in reply to donjr, 09-03-2012 13:21:40   Sid said: (quoted from post at 15:37:20 09/04/12) Other wise one will have to rethread the baler. Re-thread the baler isn't true. My definition of re-thread means routing twine from twine box through all the guides to knotter. Tie the ends of twine to needle frame and cycle needles is all that would be required. This post was edited by Tx Jim at 04:10:47 09/05/12. [Reply]  [No Email]
Sid 09-05-2012 09:33:32 67.210.55.133 Report to Moderator	Re: 24t in reply to Tx Jim, 09-05-2012 04:03:02   You are right, bad choice of words on my part. My point is that by tying off the half bale as was suggested the twine is in the knotter ready to go. At least it has been that way for me every time I clean out bale chamber. [Reply]  [No Email]
Tx Jim 09-04-2012 03:41:51 67.142.163.22 Report to Moderator	Re: 24t in reply to Cletrac68, 09-03-2012 13:21:40   I see no point in counting the turns on the tension cranks while loosening them. There's no guarantee that the turns they are set at now will be correct number for the next hay that the baler will bale. Moisture content,type of hay and bale weight desired will determine the number of turn the cranks will need. I also wouldn't bother tying off the piece of bale in chamber but just pry it out with a crowbar. [Reply]  [No Email]
RodInNS 09-04-2012 20:41:54 216.118.158.123 Report to Moderator	Re: 24t in reply to Tx Jim, 09-04-2012 03:41:51   I just cut the strings and pull the flakes out after I've backed the springs out all the way... Most times the strings bust anyway when I try to pull the last bale out. Rod [Reply]  [No Email]
Sid 09-04-2012 12:37:20 67.210.55.133 Report to Moderator	Re: 24t in reply to Tx Jim, 09-04-2012 03:41:51   "I also wouldn't bother tying off the piece of bale in chamber but just pry it out with a crowbar." I disagree. By tying the piece of bale in the bale chamber the twine is in the knotter ready to go. Other wise one will have to rethread the baler. [Reply]  [No Email]
northvale-PA 09-03-2012 16:19:43 71.114.135.247 Report to Moderator	Re: 24t in reply to jleus, 09-03-2012 13:21:40   the trick to the tension bolts is just count how many treads show. I usually start with 10 threads showing and crank it down to zero threads if hay is nice and dry. Soft hay would stay at about 10. I like tight bales. [Reply]  [No Email]
jleus 09-03-2012 14:08:27 108.220.201.197 Report to Moderator	Re: 24t in reply to jleus, 09-03-2012 13:21:40   Thanks, that's the way I believed it to go but wanted to ask before I did something I'd regret. [Reply]  [No Email]
shawnspeed3 09-03-2012 13:40:05 75.219.103.184 Report to Moderator	Re: 24t in reply to jleus, 09-03-2012 13:21:40   You have to loosen the bale tension (2 nuts at end of bale chamber)be sure & count how many turns out you went, then pull the bale out by the strings. the partial bale , you can trip the knotters, (lift up on the arm attached to the star wheel that runs on the bale) tractor & baler need to be running to do this, and it will tie off your 1/2 bale. This bale may pull out hard, or you may need to remove in flakes. when done , re-set the bale chamber tensioner nut you loosend to start the process, the same amoun in , as you took out. If you are storing the baler outside, I would grease the knotter billhooks for winter, blow/wash all the chaff out of everywhere, and COVER THE KNOTTERS with a tarp, plastic tote ect. It will save you time in the spring ...better yet get it under cover if you can...Shawn [Reply]  [No Email]
shawnspeed3 09-03-2012 13:31:11 75.219.103.184 Report to Moderator	Re: 24t in reply to jleus, 09-03-2012 13:21:40   You have to loosen the bale tension (2 nuts at end of bale chamber)be sure & count how many turns out you went, then pull the bale out by the strings. the partial bale , you can trip the knotters, (lift up on the arm attached to the star wheel that runs on the bale) tractor & baler need to be running to do this, and it will tie off your 1/2 bale. This bale may pull out hard, or you may need to remove in flakes. when done , re-set the bale chamber tensioner nut you loosend to start the process, the same amoun in , as you took out. If you are storing the baler outside, I would grease the knotter billhooks for winter, blow/wash all the chaff out of everywhere, and COVER THE KNOTTERS with a tarp, plastic tote ect. It will save you time in the spring ...better yet get it under cover if you can...Shawn [Reply]  [No Email]