Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Attention Forum Users: On the 28th of December 2023 at 9:00am Central Time, we will be taking the forums down for maintenance while we prepare the new forums for your use. Please click here for more information.

Massey Harris & Massey Ferguson Tractors Discussion Forum
:

mf #3 baler breaking twine at knotters

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
outthere

03-22-2008 08:38:21




Report to Moderator

Planning for hay season. I have a #3 baler with #10 knotter. When I have light windrows the twine seems to break or excessively frays. I had it serviced and it cost more than the baler was worth. Corrected some of the problem, but problem still lives on. Is this a common problem? Any troubleshooting ideas would be helpful. Thank You




[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
Gerald J.

03-22-2008 11:46:59




Report to Moderator
 Re: mf #3 baler breaking twine at knotters in reply to outthere, 03-22-2008 08:38:21  
Check the entire twine path for rough or sharp edges to holes and for grooves worn in guides. Fix 'em.

Gerald J.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
outthere

03-22-2008 18:10:47




Report to Moderator
 Re: mf #3 baler breaking twine at knotters in reply to Gerald J., 03-22-2008 11:46:59  
the guides- meaning the insulators that the twine runs through? If thats what the guides are they do have grooves that the twine fits in. Do they need replaced or is this normal wear.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Gerald J.

03-22-2008 20:16:55




Report to Moderator
 Re: mf #3 baler breaking twine at knotters in reply to outthere, 03-22-2008 18:10:47  
The grooves are normal wear, but they mean a slightly fatter twine than what wore the grooves drags, pinches, and catches. You can get out of the grooves by turning the porcelain insulators. Those grooves have sharp edges that can cut twine too.

Gerald J.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
msb

03-22-2008 10:13:56




Report to Moderator
 Re: mf #3 baler breaking twine at knotters in reply to outthere, 03-22-2008 08:38:21  
Have you sharpened the twine knives?



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
DavidP, South Wales

03-22-2008 12:44:21




Report to Moderator
 Re: mf #3 baler breaking twine at knotters in reply to msb, 03-22-2008 10:13:56  
Hi,
Where is the twine breaking? The cord held in the knotters is referred to as the number one twine and the twine brought up by the needles is the number two twine. Which side of the knot is it breaking on?
DavidP, South Wales



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
outthere

03-22-2008 18:14:42




Report to Moderator
 Re: mf #3 baler breaking twine at knotters in reply to DavidP, South Wales, 03-22-2008 12:44:21  
it is typically after the billhook. There is a knot but the front side of knot facing driver is intact. the twine that is on the backside of the knot is broken. It is typically the driver side knotter.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
DavidP, South Wales

03-23-2008 06:41:21




Report to Moderator
 Re: mf #3 baler breaking twine at knotters in reply to outthere, 03-22-2008 18:14:42  
Hi,
If I understand you correctly the knot is present on the number 2 twine and the break has occurred on the number one twine. You mention the driver side but for us in the UK that would be the right hand side!!! So I assume its the left hand knotter.
I think that the knot will be coming off the billhook OK but it is then getting caught on a projection in the bale case. This projection is probably in the vicinity of the twine finger. That is the finger that places the No 2 twine into the twine disc. The 'twist' in the cord can cause it to fall exactly in the right place to catch. Have you observed the knotter operation while someone drives the tractor or feeds the baler?
DavidP, South Wales

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy