2MaineFarmers
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I was cleaning out the knotters today to grease before baling and saw that one of them has multiple cracks going through it. I had hay raked and no choice so figured I would start baling and see what happened. Made 441 without missing a knot. Which is great because otherwise I would have lost the hay. But where do I go from here? I have spent days replacing parts and making adjustment before to prevent missed knots and it never missed looking like this. Go figure. Should I pull the knotter and have it braised? Welded? Looks like a new one is $1300 and used is $500. This is the 4th breakdown in 2 bale days and seems like age might be catching up. I want to have faith in it but if I can't trust it its no good to me.
Also, guesses on what happened? I'll trip the knotters and check the needles against the book. Maybe the needle kissed the knotter a little too hard.
Also, guesses on what happened? I'll trip the knotters and check the needles against the book. Maybe the needle kissed the knotter a little too hard.