IH 430 baler chain tightening

Markpnw

New User
Im new to farming started this year. I picked up a baler and swather for dirt cheap. The baler works good and Ive already done 200 bales this first cutting anyway I just noticed that the chains both top and bottom are loose the bottom isnt too bad but the top is worse I oil them and it runs fine. I have probably 400 more bales to go for this season but was wondering how to tighten these chains up? Will it mess up my timing? What should I do? Should I wait till Im done for the season? Thanks in advance
 
Mark,I think preventive maintenance is the key to avoiding future problems. BUT, if the baler is working, the only thing I will
change during operations is the bale tensioner, to get a bit heavier or lighter bale. Get the manual and study on it after you get
that other 400 baled. jmho gobble
 
If there is mo more tightning left, to the tightner, then you might have to take out a 1/2 link, maybe some body can show you the difference between a 1/2 link and a full link!
 
There’s no need to be worried about messing up your timing
by adjusting the roller chain and the steel detachable chain
that are underneath the front of the plunger they only provide
power to the pickup. On that baler the knotter and needle
timing is all gear driven. I recommend you get a blue ribbon
service book for the baler as it’ll help you a lot when you need
to service the knotters. I have a IH 430 and it’s replacement
badged as a new idea 555. They’re excellent balers once you
learn how to keep the knotters happy.

Dave
 
i have a vicon sp521 which is a 435 w/ some upgrades like variable hydraulic thrower. i have op manual & service manual. full of info. manuals are avail from ihc
 
(quoted from post at 11:57:07 08/16/20) I thought that too. Also thought of the tensioner. If it's still the wood block, it's probably worn down to nothing. Should be flipped or replaced.

Mike
Yes the wood block is worn Ill probably flip it over to the other side.
 
There’s no need to be worried about messing up your timing
by adjusting the roller chain and the steel detachable chain
that are underneath the front of the plunger they only provide
power to the pickup. On that baler the knotter and needle
timing is all gear driven. I recommend you get a blue ribbon
service book for the baler as it’ll help you a lot when you need
to service the knotters. I have a IH 430 and it’s replacement
badged as a new idea 555. They’re excellent balers once you
learn how to keep the knotters happy.

Dave
 

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