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NH 273 and banana bale

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WI farmboy

01-18-2002 12:22:12




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Steve from NH posted he knew a lot about these balers. I keep having problems setting the baler so that I don't get banana bale. What is it I'm doing wrong? I've set the baler according to the owners manual. I figure someone out there has mastered this baler and can help me. Thanks Tom




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Steve from N.H. Pa

01-18-2002 21:47:57




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 Re: NH 273 and banana bale in reply to WI farmboy, 01-18-2002 12:22:12  
Oh boy Tom, if I had a dollar for every phone call I have taken over the years concerning this problem, I would now be retired on the Island of Aruba! First off, there will be NO miracles on this one. Possibly some help, but no miracles. This baler has a habit of this in some conditions, and it is a habit that is tough to break. Tom, make sure all 6 tines are in the feeder carriage assembly. Second, the piece of sheet metal that is directly in front of your bale box is adjustable front and back. I have found keeping it front helps the best, but you may experiment with it. 3rd, the whole carriage assembly is adjustable left and right by loosening the long 3/4" bolt up front of the spring loaded arm where it bolts to the plunger. There is an adjusting bolt underneath. This is slightly hard to explain without a picture. Operators manual is a big help. Tom, having said these few things, you'll find none of them will totally solve your problem. The best thing I have found is to rake heavier and drive so the windrow is to the inside of the pickup. After all this and you still are not happy, try to count your blessings that the baler even baled your hay regardless of shape!!! LOL!! Just kidding. The 273 is very good and dependable, but it does not make a John Deere shaped bale. Hope this helps, Steve

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Fudd@Work

01-18-2002 19:38:41




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 Re: NH 273 and banana bale in reply to WI farmboy, 01-18-2002 12:22:12  
I have found on my JD 14T that if you keep the knife on the plunger and the stationary knife sharp really helps this problem.



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jeff

02-04-2002 06:12:51




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 Re: Re: NH 273 and banana bale in reply to Fudd@Work, 01-18-2002 19:38:41  
I had a 271 and made all the adjustments I could think of.Finally replaced all the bale restrictors in the bale chamber,a couple were not even there, I now consistantly throw good even bales. Also check the spring loaded hay dogs to make sure non of them are stuck open. Hope this helps Jeff



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