Tom in TN
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- Location
- Southern Middle Tennessee
I have a New Holland 273 Hayliner baler that has been a real work-horse for me for nearly 20 years. I was baling some grass hay this afternoon and after about 100 bales, the flywheel shear bolt broke. I found that the needles were not fully retracted so it was good that the needle latch allowed the shear bolt to break instead of breaking the needles. I replaced the shear bolt and about 20 bales later it broke again, and again, the needles were not fully retracted. I THINK, MAYBE the detent in the knotter clutch isn't holding the clutch fully detented and therefore, the needles aren't staying fully retracted.
I'll work on it more tomorrow, but what do you guys think? Am I on the right track?
Thanks for any advice.
Tom in TN
I'll work on it more tomorrow, but what do you guys think? Am I on the right track?
Thanks for any advice.
Tom in TN