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Kelly C

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Fyrman 904

07-08-2003 14:23:56




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Hey Kelly, I timed my baler according to your website's instructions, and found my 68 to be way out of time. That explained the broken needles. I have one more question for you though, after setting the timing on the feed tines, I then reset the timing on the needles. Ater that, I tripped the knotters and ran the plunger through one cycle, the needle safety latch did get out of the way in time. However,(there's always that however, ain't there?) when I cycled it a second time, the needle safety latch didn't get out of the way, although the needles were out of the way. Do the knotters need to be tripped to make the safety latch work properly? I'm out of room for adjustment on the latch arm, so I'm not sure what to do next,I don't want to break anything else. I'm not sure if this matters, but the face of the safety latch is kind of mushroomed out where it contacts the plunger. Any more advice would be greatly appreciated. Thaks, Greg

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Davidj

07-09-2003 04:25:45




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 Re: Kelly C in reply to Fyrman 904, 07-08-2003 14:23:56  
What kind of shape is your knotter drive chain in? If it gets loose or stretched the timing gets harder to maintain. I had the same problem with the plunger stop on my 269 and put on a new chain and it solved the problem. I think the number of links on the chain can make a difference too. The 269 takes 153 links if I remember right. Good luck



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Fyrman 904

07-10-2003 12:20:49




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 Re: Re: Kelly C in reply to Davidj, 07-09-2003 04:25:45  
Made the adjustment in the yoke rod, that seemed to take care of things. Thanks for the info.



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Fyrman 904

07-09-2003 06:44:26




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 Re: Re: Kelly C in reply to Davidj, 07-09-2003 04:25:45  
The chain that drives the knotters appears to bein good shape, and the point where latch arm meets the needle yoke looks to be good as well. I'm wondering about the rod that drives the needle yoke, mine has a slight bend in it. Is this normal? Another question I have is what position do you start baling in? Do the knotters have to tripped? I wouldn't think so, but I don't want to break anything else. You guys have been a great help, thanks for your time. Oh yeah, the dealer says my manual should be here in 2 or 3 days, God I sure hope so!

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Davidj

07-10-2003 06:06:21




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 Re: Re: Re: Kelly C in reply to Fyrman 904, 07-09-2003 06:44:26  
The later ones have a little bend in the yoke rod. There's an adjustment on that rod that governs the travel of the needles. If you lengthen the rod, the needles will enter and leave the bale chamber sooner. That might solve your problem. A little adjustment goes a long way, ie 1 or 2 turns. Good luck



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Kelly C

07-09-2003 09:59:56




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 Re: Re: Re: Kelly C in reply to Fyrman 904, 07-09-2003 06:44:26  
I dont think that rod should be bent. Mine is strait. If you cant straiten it out let me know.
I have a spare one on my parts machine.



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JMS/MN

07-08-2003 23:37:50




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 Re: Kelly C in reply to Fyrman 904, 07-08-2003 14:23:56  
Make sure the linkage is greased adequately- on the 268/269, there are two grease zerks on that pivot. Hard to get at, but very important. Mushrooming is normal- doesn't take much to flatten the front when it's been smacked a few time- shows that the system is working.



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Kelly C

07-08-2003 21:22:25




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 Re: Kelly C in reply to Fyrman 904, 07-08-2003 14:23:56  
Oh Oh. Looks like you have ventured outside of my experience level. It was pretty easy to set the latch arm on mine. I will grab my book, but I think in the mean time one of the old NH baler hands on this site might be able to help you.



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Kelly C -- Idea!!

07-08-2003 21:34:21




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 Re: Re: Kelly C in reply to Kelly C, 07-08-2003 21:22:25  
I am looking at a photo of the safety latch bracket. IS it possable that the bracket is worn where it contacts the needle yoke? Or maybe the button on the yoke might be worn down past the adjustment point?
If so you could take the bracket off and weld a bead onlong the edge that contacts the needle yoke. Grind the burrs off and get it back into the adjustment range.
If thats not it maybe some one else has a better idea.

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