cleaning/emptying a baler??

Anonymous-0 · Nov 27, 2010

Hey folks,
I tried cleaning the last bale /s of hay out of the baler awhile ago with no luck. Finally cheated and just broke open a couple bales of dry straw and ran through so that at least there would be nothing to rot, mold, and rust.

Is there a trick to get stuff out easy (easier)? I had the tensioner loose and flipped up out of the way but only made a little headway and was able to get the very last bale out by cutting the strings and using a tanker bar to pry/dig the stuff out. Thinking the whole time that there has to be a better way.

Thanks for any advice.

Dave

Anonymous-0 · Nov 27, 2010

park it in the cow pasture ...

ChrisinMO · Nov 27, 2010

We do just about what you did. Though I have a 15
year old son who gets that job and doesn't complain
about it, provided he is adequately compensated.

Christopher

Lou from Wi. · Nov 27, 2010

Hey Dave.The best possible way to get the bailer perfectly free of hay is,(are you ready for this?) geta 1/2 gal of fuel oil,douse the hay . set it on fire, heat hot dogs and coffee, till the hay is gone. Sell the Hotdogs 8 coffee to the FIRE FIGHTERS. Make a killin on both sides of the problem lol
LOU

bison · Nov 27, 2010

you would have no problem if you remove the last bale right after you're done baling when the the chamber is still slick and shiny,then coat the chamber with heavy oil or grease to prevent rust.

Paul from MI · Nov 27, 2010

I've never taken the last bale out. Loosen the tension, pull out the last completed bale and leave the rest in the machine. I store my baler under cover, never had a problem in 35 years of using the same baler.
What's really important is to clean the knotters very well and lube with WD40 or something similar. Grease them sparingly. Soak the drive chains well with used engine oil and grease the rest of the machine. Should be good if stored under cover.

The Swanndri Guy · Nov 28, 2010

Normally I trip the knotters,with the baler running. Then when the baler stopped and the tractor turned off,I cut the strings to the last bale, pull it all out by hand.Then I clean the baler, grease it,replace any broken shear bolts, and spray in the bale chamber with diesel.Then park it in the shed and put the cover over it, so its ready for next season.TSG.

Owen Aaland · Nov 28, 2010

Trip the knotters to tie the bale. Loosen the bale tension and use a 8X8 between the plunger and the bale. Turn the flywheel by hand to force out the bale. Use air to clean off the chaff and loose hay. Spray the knotters and shiny metal with rust preventative or oil. If you don't have inside storage cover the knotter area with a tarp or plastic.

JDseller · Nov 28, 2010

I made a four foot long hay hook. I just bent a piece of 5/8 rebar: hook on one end and a handle on the other. I trip the baler to tie whatever hay is left in the chamber. Then just loosen the tensioner. I then reach in with my hook and pull the last bale out. I only clear the chamber clear out for winter storage. Between cuttings I just loosen the tensioner. My baler is NEVER wet. I even park it inside each night.

Dave get that shed rented and you wouldn"t have to worry about storing your toys so much.

showcrop · Nov 28, 2010

Well I guess my procedure is a little different so I'll share it. I don't usually clean mine out, I keep the bale chamber part covered with old rubber roofing. Just before putting it inside for winter, however, I take all the tension off, then slowly feed a bale of mulch to push the last bale or two out. That bale that is in there now will pull right out easily if I need it clear.

Bob Bancroft · Nov 28, 2010

Back in our baling days we used to do what Owen describes. It's interesting to hear practices from different regions on this and any other subject. Our climate is so wet you could leave the driest possible stuff in a baler and it would draw moisture out of the air and rust the chamber and associated parts. Also most everything used to be stored on dirt floors, which supplied plenty of moisture.

GordoSD · Nov 28, 2010

I Loosen the tension way off before I get to the end of the last windrow, about enough for a bale and a half. Then drive about half of it and then trip the kntters, then drive the rest and trip the knotters again at the bitter end. Now you have two "loose" short bales in there that will slide out easily. Give those two away free to first customer.

Anonymous-0 · Dec 1, 2010

on our JD348, we loosen the tension and wedges, SHUT THE TRACTOR OFF, and place a piece of firewood in the bale chamber. Crank the plunger over (By hand or under power) and that pushes the last bale out.

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