Proper Hay Baler Maintenance & Set-Up for Hesston 565A By Scott M. Carey June 27, 2002 Georgia Agriculture Education Curriculum Office

Objectives: 1. Correct and efficient baler set- set-up. 2 Objectives: 1.Correct and efficient baler set- set-up. 2.Safe operations for operator. 3.Proper maintenance for extended life.

Why ?

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Hesston

Net Wrap

String Wrap

Safety Checks

Raise baler door

Always! Use Lockout

Check Roller Bar & Belts

Belts Connections for Wear

Check pick up teeth

Check Hydraulic Oil Level

Check Gauge in opeation

Grease all Fittings

Surface Oil all Chains

Bale Wrap Options

String Wrap

Net Wrap

Pick up levels 5 turns :

Check level in field

Set Gathering Wheel

Chain length will normally be the same Short cut:Paint chains

Set counter to Zero

Set Wrap type control:Net

Net Amount

Check Roller Feed

String Option

Check spool feeders

Check flow areas

Prepare the Operator Tractor Ground Speed Engine RPM Hay type Hay Thickness

Quality Hay

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