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Mike (WA)
07-15-2005 12:54:56
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Re: Oliver 520 Baler missing ties in reply to marvin, 07-15-2005 09:49:28
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Trial and error, mainly. Try loosening each side 2 turns or so at a time, and see if it helps. Looser tension can cover "a multitude of sins", as they say, but sometimes the knotters are just so worn that you can't make a reasonably tight bale. Most common cause of missing ties on both sides, however, is too much tension. You should also look at the little gizmo the twine goes through when it first comes out of the twine box, to maintain the tension of the twine (usually two plates with a spring(s) pushing them together). Make sure it's not froze up, and is maintaining tension on the twine before it gets to the bale and knotter. Also, sharpen the twine knives, if you haven't already done so. And check to see that the arm that pushes the knot off the billhook is contacting the billhook at the right spot. As a last resort, install a comfortable seat back there, and have the Mrs. watch for missed knots. When she waves, you stop and go back and tie the knot. Coupla days of that, and she'll be wanting to "untie the knot". No kidding, though, I actually know someone who did that. She seemed fine with it, esp. after she found out what a new baler costs.
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