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Barney- MF-12 Baler
01-11-2001 18:15:23
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Re: Re: M-F Balers in reply to JWS, 01-11-2001 12:43:58
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We just bought (2) MF model 10s,and a MF model 12 from a gentleman whose health is declining.One of the model 10s was baling,and the other 10 was used for a "parts" baler. He said the model 12 had a bad knotter, but after removing the hay,and blowing out all the dust and straw, I oiled every thing that moves. I can see the problem,I think the timing has slipped. I tripped the needles and rolled the baler by hand until the needles had traveled as far up as they would go,and stopped when I saw them start to move down. I then took very carefull measurements and compared the two knotters position to the needles,and to each other. One of the knotters was trailing the other. I'll retime it,and run some hay through it to see if that's it,if not I'll move it a little more,and if that's not it,I'll put it back where it was,(I always mark my position),and I'll move the other one to line up with the one I moved first. I love MF haybalers. All you need is a manual,and some patience. We paid $500 for the three and I'll bet you I can have all three baling without a lot of new parts,even the "parts" baler. I would offer $200 for the model 12,if it's all there. Let us know if you get it,and have fun! Barney
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