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

2. 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.

3. Why ?

4. $$$$$$$$$$$$$

5. Hesston

6. Net Wrap

7. String Wrap

8. Safety Checks

9. Raise baler door

10. Always! Use Lockout

11. Check Roller Bar & Belts

12. Belts Connections for Wear

13. Check pick up teeth

14. Check Hydraulic Oil Level

15. Check Gauge in opeation

16. Grease all Fittings

17. Surface Oil all Chains

19. Bale Wrap Options

20. String Wrap

21. Net Wrap

22. Pick up levels
5 turns :

23. Check level in field

24. Set Gathering Wheel

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

26. Set counter to Zero

28. Set Wrap type control:Net

31. Net Amount

32. Check Roller Feed

33. String Option

34. Check spool feeders

35. Check flow areas

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

37. Quality Hay

38. The End