540 Hesston

[dhays]

What would cause hay to wrap between the belt and roller on the right front? Thanks!

 

[J.Wondergem]

What would cause hay to wrap between the belt and roller on the right front? Thanks!

If you could show a video clip of it doing that it could probably get you some answers.

 

[MJMJ]

It's pretty common on a lot of balers. Especially with second/third cutting hay. Sometimes slightly damp hay makes it worse also. It's usually not bad enough to actually cause problems. And not necessarily something you can stop.

 

[dhays]

Well in my case,it was bad enough to jam all the belts. The hay was 1st cutting and about 3ft tall. I think that had alot to do with it! I made some adjustments before the season,maybe Iwill revist the manual, Think there is a wear plate that might be wore out,or at least in rough shape.Thank you!

 

[Larry986]

It's pretty common on a lot of balers. Especially with second/third cutting hay. Sometimes slightly damp hay makes it worse also. It's usually not bad enough to actually cause problems. And not necessarily something you can stop.

It cost me a baler, also Hesston 540 when my brother didn't catch it in time. All I can say is be very alert for any signs of smoke, especially every time you stop.

 

[MJMJ]

It cost me a baler, also Hesston 540 when my brother didn't catch it in time. All I can say is be very alert for any signs of smoke, especially every time you stop.

Sounds like a bad bearing cost you a baler.

 

[Larry986]

Sounds like a bad bearing cost you a baler.

Not a bearing. I had actually seen some hay wrapped around a roller smoking when I was tying a bale and grabbed it. I also warned my brother about it but he either forgot or didn't see the smoke when it happened to him.