Operator’s Manual

200 & 330 AUTOMATIC PULL-TYPE BALERS

270 & 370 BALERS

PB 102
 PREFACE
This manual does not apply to pre·1986 balers. This manual is for the 200, 270, 330, 370 balers.
Please note the following changes to the feed fork tines and hay knives.
The feed fork tines on these balers are shorter than the standard tines. Please use the following part
numbers when ordering:
For 15" chambers: F 7967·15
F 7968-15
F 7969·15
For 14" chambers: F 7967·14
F 7968·14
F 7969·14

! CAUTION! ! CAUTION! ! CAUTION!

Use of feed fork tines too long for the bale chamber may cause serious damage to the pickup! Please
advise your customers.
NOTE: Balers manufactured with standard 16" chambers, which have been converted using a bale
chamber conversion kit are not affected.
The hay knives on these balers are shorter than the standard knives. Please use the following part
numbers when ordering:
For 15" chambers: Plunger Knife KNF 18467
Stationary Knife KNF 18468
For 14" chambers: Stationary Knife F 7744
Plunger Knife F 7745 or
F 7912
(see below for explanation)
NOTE: Balers manufactured with standard 16" chambers, which have been converted using a bale
chamber conversion kIT are not affected.
3· Tie beginning w/serial #36147 KNF 21901
2 . Tie beginning w/serial #202404 KNF 21901

F 7745 F 7912 KNF 21901

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TO OUR CUSTOMER ...................•..•......•.......•.•... . ........•.... 1

BALER IDENTIFICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • . . . . .. 2
SAFETY ........................... , ........................................ 3
WARRANTY .........•...........................•............•.•...•........ 5
SETTING UP YOUR NEW FREEMAN BALER: 200 & 330 PULL TYPE
MountThe Wheels ........................................................ 6
Attach The Needle Guards .....................................•.•......•... 6
Mount The Power Unit
I. Hydraulic P.T.C. .................. . .....•......•.................•... 6
11.540 And 1000 R.P.M. P.T.O ................... . .............. . . . ........ 7
III. Wisconsin Engine ...........................•....•.....•........•... 8
IV. Diesel Engine ..........................•........................... 9
Install The Pickup Drive Belt ................................ . ................ 9
Install The Bale Chute And Optional Bale Weight Indicator. . . . . • . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Install The Twine/Wire Box ......................•........•.......•......... 10
Mount The Throttle And Tension Control. . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . .. 11
Install The Bale Counter .......................................•.....•..... 12
Install The Tool Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12
MountThe Hay Saver Wheel (option) ......................................... 12
MountThe Wire Alarm Hom ................................................ 13
Mount The Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13
ATTACHING BALER TO TRACTOR .............................................. 14
FIELD START-UP PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17
Drawbar Adjustment ...........................................•.. . •...... 17
Pickup Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17
Tension Adjustment.. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. .. .. . .. .. ... .. . .. . .. 17
BALER OPERATING SPEEDS ............ ... ............. .. ............ .. ...... 18
KNOTTER ADJUSTMENT
All Models:
Needle Timing ...................... . . .. ... .........•................•... 19
Meter Trip Bar Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20
Knotter Clutch Adjustment. . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20
Knotter Brake Adjustment .........•. .. . . . . . . • . . • . . . . . . • . . . . • . • . . . . . • . . . . . .. 20
Twine Balers:
Twine Needle Adjustment ... . .....•............•... . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . • . . . .. 21
Twine Finger Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . • . . . . . .. 22
Twine Knotter Adjustment
Twine Holder ........... . ...........•....................•........... 22
Twine Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . .. 23
Knife Arm .. . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23
Cam Gear ........................................................... 23
Twine Threading ..........................................•... . .•........ 24
Wire Balers:
Wire Needle Adjustment ............................................•.•.... 24
Twister Hook And Wire Holder Adjustment ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . • . . • . . . .. 25
Gripper Adjustment ..................... . ...........................•..... 25
Wire CutTiming . . . .. . . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . . .. . . . .. .. . .. .. .. .. . . .. .... 25
Threading The Wire Knotter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . • . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 26
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FEED SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT {
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Feed Fori< Adjustment . ... . .. .. ... . • •. .. .. • ...... . . .... .. ....... ..•.. . .. . . . 27
Feed Ann Adjustment . •.•.. . .. . • .• •.•• . .... . ...•..• • . • • .•.. . . . • ..• ..• .•... 27
FEED ARM SAFETY LATCH .••... . . . ...•• . ... . •...••.. •• . • • • ..•.... . . . ........ 28
BALE CHAMBER ••. .•. ...•.. • • .•. . . ••••... •• ...•.•.. .• ............ . . . ....... 29
PLUNGER ADJUSTMENT .•...• • . • .. .• . •• ... •• .. .• .. • .....•.....• . . . .•.. • . • •.. 30
PLUNGER SAFETY LATCH • . . • .. . . .. ..... • . . • . .. .•.•. •... ........ . . . .• ... .... . 31
KNIFE ADJUSTMENT •...... . ..... . . . ... . .. . ....... • .. ..•. .. • ..• ....... .. . . .. 32
PINION AND BULLGEAR ADJUSTMENT . .. . •. . .• . ... . .. •• . .. .••.• • .....• ... ..... 33
TENSION CONTROL
Tension Control Adjustment .. . .. . . . .•.••.. • . • .•... . ....•.•••..... .•.• . . ••.. 34
Tension Control Pump Drive ... • .. . ....... • ....• ..... • . .. .. •. . •.• . • • ..• • . .. . 34
Automatic Tension Release (option) . .. ..• •••• . .. •. . • ..•• . •• • .. •.. • . .. . . . . .. . . 34
BALE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT ... . •....•.... . . •• . . .•.... . .... ••.. . . . .. . .. . . .... 35
BULLGEAR LUBER . . •. •....•.. • ........... . ....•..... •. . . .•••. • . . .• .. .•.... . 36
BALER LIGHTS ••... •.. ••.•.•.. . ........•. .. • • ................•• • . • . . . . ..... 37
BALE CHUTE WITH OPTIONAL BALE WEIGHT INDICATOR .. . . . ..•.... • . .•... ...... 38
HAY SAVER WHEEL (option) . .. ... ..... . .. . .. • . .... •. . . . .. •.•. ... . . . ... . . • ..... 38
TWINE BOX . • ••. •. • •..•... . . . .. . .. .. .• .... • .... ... . .. .. ... .. •. . . . • . .. . . . . . . 39
WIRE BOX . .•.• • . .. •. . .. . . • ... •. ....• •. . . . .. ...... .. . . .. . .... . .. ... ... . .... 40
BALE COUNTER • . .. • . ..•.. . ... . .....•..•.. .. ...•.••..• .. .......•... . ....... 41
WHEELS, TIRES, HUBS AND TANDEMS ..•..... • ....•.. . . .. •.• . ... . . . .. .. ....... 41
POWER UNITS
Standard 540 And 1000 RPM P.T.O. Baler .• .. ......... •..•. .•.. • • . . ... . • . ..... 42
. Hydraulic P.T.O. Baler .. . . ... .. .. ..... .. . .. . .. •. . • . •.. •..• •...... ... • • ... .. 42
V465D Wisconsin And 173 CID Deutz Baler .. .. • . . ..... ••. . . .. .• •... .. .. . . • ... • 42
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION . ....•.....•........ • •. • . • ..•.•. . .. 43
STORING THE BALER . . ..••..... .• ....•.•.. • . . ..•.•.•. •• .•. • •..•... • ..•..... 44
SPECIFICATIONS ..... . ....•... • . . . .....•.. .. ......•.. . ....•..•... . .... .. ... 45
TROUBLESHOOTING
All Models . . .... . .. . ... .. •..•. • .. •• . . ... •. • •.. •. .•.•..•• .. • .•.. .• • •• .. . . 46
Twine Knotters Only .. • ... ..•.. ............ .•• ••... .•.. •......... . . •. ..... 47
Wire Knotters Only ..... . ... • . .. . ....... . . .• ..•••.. . .. • ....... • •.......... 48
 TO OUR CUSTOMERS

Your decision to buy a Freeman Baler was a wise decision. When it carnes to harvesting hay,
Freeman equipment is a solid investment. Dollar per dollar, ton per ton, Freeman equipment brings
down costs and brings lip profits. Freeman equipment has satisfied and will cantinue to satisfy their
owners all over the world for years to came.

You will find your baler has come from the drawing boards of superior engineers who take their ideas
to the field for testing and revision before'you receive them. Superior engineering, coupled with pro-
fessional craftsmanship, makes your Freeman Baler the leader in the industry.

At J.A. Freeman & Son, safety is not just a word, it is a rule. Safety to the operator is of great
concern to Freeman engineers. Special care has been taken while designing your Freeman Baler
to make it as safe as possible and an efficient baler to operate.

We recommend that you carefully read this entire manual before operating your baler. Also, time
spent in becoming fully acquainted with its pelionmance features, adjustments, and maintenance
schedules will be repaid in a long and satisfactory life of the product.

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 BALER IDENTIFICATION

Each Freeman Baler is identified by means of a baler model number and baler serial number. As a
further identification, all power units are provided with a serial number.

To ensure prompt, efficient service When ordering parts or requesting repairs from your authorized
Freeman dealer, record the serial numbers in the spaces provided.

BALER SERIAL NUMBER

Rear, right ,side of bater on upper frame.

WIRE KNOTTER SERIAL NUMBER

Rightside of twister and shuttle bar frame.

POWER UNIT SERIAL NUMBER

Deutz Diesel-forward side of engine on block.
WISconsin Gasofine-right side on shroud above screen.
P.T.O. 540 and 1000~topof gearbox.
Hydraulic P.T.O. -..front of motor mount and polly adjustment bracket

NOTE: Reference to left·hand and right-hand used throughout the manual refers to the position when
seated in operator's seat, facing forward.

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 SAFETY

Allied Systems Co. is concerned with safety. Freeman Equipment is furnished with safety features. Even
with these safety features, personal injury can still occur if the operator is careless when operating or
maintaining the machine. There are “CAUTION,” “DANGER,” and “BE CAREFUL” decals on the machine.
Read and pay attention to the decals. Following is a list of precautions that should be taken to help prevent
personal injury:

1. KEEP ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE.

2. SHUT OFF TRACTOR ENGINE BEFORE ADJUSTING, LUBRICATING,

CLEANING OR SERVICING THE BALER.

3. WAIT FOR ALL MOVEMENT TO STOP BEFORE SERVICING BALER.

4. KEEP HANDS, FEET, AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM POWER DRIVEN PARTS.

5. KEEP ALL SHIELDS INSTALLED AND KEEP CLEAR OF THE P.T.O. DRIVE LINE.

6. KEEP ALL OTHERS OFF BALER.

7. USE APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR WARNING LIGHTS WHEN OPERATING ON HIGHWAYS.

8. MAKE CERTAIN EVERYONE IS CLEAR OF BALER BEFORE ENGAGING P.T.O.

9. DO NOT RIDE ON ANY PART OF THE BALER WHILE IN OPERATION.

10. KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF PICKUP.

11. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM KNOTTER WHEN BALER P.T.O. DRIVE IS ENGAGED.

12. PERIODICALLY CHECK ALL NUTS AND BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS.

13. ALWAYS USE LIGHTS FOR NIGHT WORK.

14. AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT AN “ABC” FIRE EXTINGUISHER

BE CARRIED ON THE BALER AT ALL TIMES. IT IS ALSO RECOMMENDED TO CARRY A
FOUR GALLON WATER CONTAINER WITH PUMP, OR AS REQUIRED BY
LOCAL AND STATE LAW.

15. AVOID LOOSE CLOTHING WHICH CAN EASILY BE CAUGHT IN MOVING PARTS.

16. REMEMBER ‘SAFETY’ IS ONLY A WORD UNTIL IT IS PUT INTO PRACTICE.

WARNING: SOME ILLUSTRATIONS IN THIS PARTS LIST SHOW THE BALER

WITHOUT SHIELDS TO ALLOW FOR A BETTER VIEW OF THE AREA BEING
ADDRESSED. THE BALER SHOULD NEVER BE OPERATED WITH ANY OF
THE SAFETY SHIELDS REMOVED.

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 A BECAREFUL
I. KEEP AU. SHIELDS IN PLACE.
2. STOP ENGINE OR MOTOR eEFORE L£AVING OPERATORS POSITrON 10
AO..RJST. LUBRICATE,CLEAN,OR UNCLOG MACHINE. UNLESS OTHERWISE
SPECIFICALLY RECOMMENDED IN THE ~OPERATOR'S WAHUA1..-
3. WAIT FOR ALL MOVEMENT TO STOP BERJRE SERVICING MACHINE.
... KEEP HANDS, FEET. AND CLDTHING AWAY FRau PONER ORIV£N PARTS.
5. KEEP OFF EQUIPMENT UNLESS SEAT OR PLATfORM FOR OPERATlON
ANO OBSERVATION IS PROVIDEO.
&. KEEP ALL OTHERS OFF.
7. use: APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR WARNING LIGHTS W'HENOPERATING
ON HIGHWAYS.
a.MAKE CERTAIN EVERYONE IS CLEAR OF MACHINE BEfORE STARTING
EN<MNE, MOTOR OR OPERATION.

DANGER
00 NOT RIDE ON FEEDER BOX
KEEP HANDS &FEET CLEAR OF FEEDER

CAUTION
SHUT MOTOR OFF WHEN
GASSING, LUB R ICATING
OR ADJUSTING MACHINE

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 SETTING UP YOUR NEW FREEMAN BAL.ER
200 & aao PUL.L.TYPE

The following procedures in the sequence as,they are pre- dem plate, using the six remaining holes. Fasten with five
sented will provide for the systematic set up of the %" bolts, lockwashers and nuts.
Freeman baler. For best results read the instructions com-
pletely before beginning. c. Mount one 8-hole hub onto the extension of the tandem
plate. Fasten with five 'Ia" bolts, lockwashers and nuts.
1. Gather All Components And Fasteners:
d. Mount wheels with tires to each hub. Valve stems go to
Fasteners are found in a wooden crate inside the bale the inside.
chamber and some components are tied to the baler for
transporting purposes. e. Install the Tandem Axle Truss Rod onto the bottom of
the tandem plate" A", Fig. 56, and to the axle "9". A tapered
hole is provided on both the tandem plate and the axle.
2. Mount The Wheels First For Safety: TIghten the tapered nut into the tapered hole when the
weight of the baler is not on the wheels and tighten the jam
Right Hand Side: nut against the tapered nut on both ends of the truss rod.

a. Mount the 6·hole hub to the right hand wheel extension 3. Attach The Needle Guards:
plate with five %" bOlts, lockwashers and nuts. The nuts
fasten toward the outside. a. Remove the needle guards from inside the feeder
house. Do so by removing one 5;,." bolt and nut.
Mount the right hand wheel extension plate onto the
. aXle with five %" bolts, lockwashers and nuts. b. Attach the needle guards to the needle guard mounting
brackets with the two bolts and nuts provided. There is a
C. Mount wheel with tire to hOb with the valve stems to the lett hand and a right hand needle guard. The forward fas-
outside. tening bracket on the needle guards should be fastened to
the inside of the baler frame.
d. Optional 8-hole hub mounts to the right hand wheel ex-
tension plate with five 'Is" bolts, lockwashers and nuts. Tire
and wheel mount to the hub with the valve stem to the 4. Mount Power Unit To Front Of Baler:
inside.
(I): Hydraulic P.T.O.
Left Hand Side: 200 Only (II): 540 and 1000 RPM P .T.O.
(III): Wisconsin Engine
a. Mount 8-hole hub onto axle with five %" bolts, (IV): Diesel Engine
lockwashers and nuts.
I. Hydraulic P.T.O.:
b. Mount wheel with tire to hub. Valve stems go to the in-
side. a. Install the hydraulic tank assembly to the front of the
baler and bott it on with nine, 'Ii' bolts, lockwashers and
Left Hand Side: 330 Only nuts.
a. Mount the tandem wheel plate onto axle with five %" b. Install the drawbar by placing its rear end into the
bolts, 10ckwaShers and nuts. The holes closest to the ex- drawbar pivot bracket located on the left hand side of
tension pipe on the tandem plate should be used. With one the baler. Push the 1" x 10'li' bolt down from the top,
%" bolt, lockwasher and nut, fasten top support angle of install the nut and cotter key.
tandem plate to the hole provided in the baler frame.
c. Attach the pickup litt chain to the pick-up lift lever,
b. Mount one 8~hole hub onto the main frame of the tan- secure with washer and cotter key.

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d. Attach the baler jack to the drawbar. Align jack in the baler frame using the holes provided. This requires ~ .. -
vertical position and insert the pin. EXtend the jack out '12" x 1'/2' bolts and self locking nuts. ( .. -
until the baler is resting level.
q. Fill the tank with the recommended hydraulic oil:---'-" .
Note: For installing the hydraulic hoses complete steps r. Run the baler a few minutes to charge the system.
e through n. Atter running refill the oil tank to the recommended level.
Check for leaks and tighten as needed. .
e. Connect the 3/.' x 42" high pressure hose on the
hydraulic motor to the 3/.' 45 degree elbow on top of 11.540 and 1000 RPM P,T,O.:
drawbar.
a. Attach the P.T.O. mount to the front of the baler with
f. {330 only} Connect the 1" x 48" return hose on the nine 'A,' botts, lockwashers and nuts. -
back side of the oil filter to the male connector on the
back right hand side of the drawbar. b. Install the drawbar by placing the rear of the drawbar
into the drawbar pivot bracket located on the lett hand
g . (200 & 330) Connect 1W' x 43" suction hose on side of the baler. Push the 1" x 10'/i' bolt down from the -
the front bottom side of the hydraulic tank to the male top, install the nut and cotter key.
connector on drawbar.
c. Attach the baler jack to the drawbar. Attach it so thatthe
f. (200 only) Install 3/.' check valve into the right-rear jaCk is in the vertical position and insert the pin provided.
side of the drawbar and connect the 1" x 42" return hose Extend the jack out until the baler is resting level.
on front of oil filter to the 3/.' check valve on the right-rear
side of the drawbar. d. Place the gearbox mounting plate on the P.T.O. mounts
with the two oblong holesto the right. Secure with '12" x (2"
h. 1200 & 3301 Connect the 1" x 38" return hose on rear, 1';'" front) plow bolts down through the two counter-
the back side of the hydraulic tank to the male connector sunk holes on the left side of the plate and fasten with
on the bottom of the drawbar. washers, lockwashers and nuts. Do not tighten yet. On the
left side insert two '12" x . (1 3/," front, 2'12" rear) bolts, fasten
i. Connect the 1'/2" x 39" suction hose to the forward with lockwashers and nuts. Do not tighten yet.
facing male connector on top of the drawbar. Connect /"
opposite end to the hydraulic pump. e. Install a nut onto each belt tightener bo~, then rur~ ...
belt tightener bolts through the -eyelets'underneath the:
j. Connect the 'Ii' x 54" return hose to the 'Ii' 45 degree gine mounts on either side. Be sure the loops of the b_ ..
male elbow on the forward top side of the drawbar. Con- tightener bolts are 10 the rear. Install a nut onto each belt
nect opposite end to the hydraulic pump. tightener'bott on the' opposite side of the eyelet.

k. Connect the 3/.' x 42" high pressure hose to the 3/", f. Mount the gearbox onto the mounting plate.
45 degree male elbow on the .top side of the drawbar.
Conhect opposite end into the hydraulic pump. g. Thread four"''' )( 1W' cap screWs and 10Ckwashers up
through the bottom of the plate into the gearbox. Secure
I. Attach the pump to the pump carrier bracket. the bolts tightly.

m. Connect the 'Ii' x 22" hose to the lower lett hand side h. Install the drive belt around the P.T .0. drive pulley and
of the hydraulic tank. Connect the opposne 90 degree the flywheel. Align the drive pulley so it is parallel with the
end to the lett hand side of the oil cooler. flywheel.

n. {330 only} Connect the 'i2" x 22" hose to the W' i. Pull the belt tight by pulling the gearbox forward with the
fitting on the right hand front of the oil filter. belt tightener bolts. Do not change the alignment of the
drive pulley and the flywheel. Then tighten the four bolts
n. 1200 only} connect the W' x 14" hose to the 'ii' that fasten the base plate to the engine mounts. Tighten
fitting on top of the oil fitter. Connect opposite end to the the main drive belt so there is a 3/," deflection when 25 to 35
right hand side of the oil cooler. Ibs. force is applied to the center of the belt.

o. 1200 & 330} Install the main drive belt around the j. Install the main drive belt shield and bracket to the baler
flywheel and drive pulley. Tighten the drive belt so there frame using the holes provided. Fasten with two '12" x 1'12"
is a 3/.' deflection when 25 to 35 Ibs. force is applied to bolts and self-locking nuts.
the center of the bel!.
k. On the front of the drawbar mount the bearing pedest?'
p. Install the main drive belt shield and bracket to the Start by placing pedestal tilt bushings in the bottom of '

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bearing pedestal and then insert 'h" x 2" cap screws, flat of the baler. Push the 1" x 10'/2' bolt down from the top,
'ashers and self-locking nuts. install the nut and colier key.

I. Place the pedestal bearing over the splined shaft of the e. Attach the Baler Jack to the drawbar. Attach it so that
drive line. Press it on to the bearing seat shoulder. the Jack is in the vertical position and insert the pin pro-
vided. Extend the Jack out until the baler is resting level.
m. Remove the cotter key, nut and lockwashers from the
clutch shaft on the P.T.O. gearbox. f. Attach the pickup lift connecting link to the lift lever
arm on the right hand side of the baler with the 3ft,' x 2"
n. InstaU two clutch pins and two springs in the yoke end of cotter key provided.
the drive line.
g. Attach the engine base plate to the engine mounts
o. Place the end of the drive line onto the P.T.O. clutch with engine oil access drain hole forward and the angled
shaft and replace the lockwasher, nut and cotter key. edge up. Be sure the two 'Ii' holes are aligned with the
left side engine-mount with two 'ii' x 1'/i' bolts, flat-
p. Attach the tractor end of the drive line to the pedestal washers, lockwashers and nuts. Square the engine base
bearing bracket with a swivel bushing, lockwasher and a plate with the baler frame and temporarily fasten the two
%" x 1'I," bolt. The bearing pedestal bracket should be in- front bolts.
stalled so that the tractor end of the drive line is horizontal
as shown in Fig. 2. h. Install a nut onto each belt tightener bolt, then run the
belt tightener bolts through the eyelets underneath the
q. Attach three shield clips to the top three bolts on the engine mounts on either side. Be sure the loops on the
gearbox, just behind the clutch with the angle in. belt tightener bolts are to the rear. Install a nut onto each
belt tightener bolt on the opposite side of the eyelet.
r. Attach the U-joint and shield over the clutch onto the
three shield clips with three %" cap screws,lockwashers i. Attach the belt tightener loops at the rear of the engine-
and flat washers. mounts with two '12" x 2" bolts, flatwashers, lockwashers
and nuts. DO not tighten at this time.
s. Mount the shield bracket over and onto the pedestal
"aaring housing with four 5/,," nuts and lockwashers. j. Install the engine on the engine-base plate using four
'Ii' x 3" bolts, fiatwashers, lockwashersand nuts. Before
On top of the shield bracket, mount the universal joint tightening the engine mounting bolts align the drive pulley
shield with V." x %" cap screws, lockwashers and nuts. with the flywheel.

k. Tighten the four engine mounting bolts.

u. Attach the drive line on the baler. Be sure the set screw
on the yoke is mated with its locating hole. I. Install the drive belt around the engine drive pulley
and th~ flywh~1. l,oosen. the base plate bolts .en.d pull
v. Be SlJre the gearbox is full to the check -pi ug level with the belt tight with the belt tightener bolts, do not change
E.P. SAE 90 gear oil. This takes two quarts. the alignment of the drive pulley and flywheel. Tighten
the base plate bolts. There should be 3/,' deflection when
Ill. Wisconsin Engine: a 25 to 35 lb. force is given midway between the flywheel
and drive pulley.
a. Attach the motor mount to the front of the baler with
twelve 'Iz" bolts, lockwashers and nuts. m. Fill the crankcase and air cleaner with oil recom-
mended by the manufacturer, (the engine is shipped dry).
b. Attach the right hand support side plate and spacer
with two 'Ii' x 1'/i' button head bolts and two '12" x 1'li' n. On the fuel filter, install the two short hoses with
hex head bolts with lock washers and nuts. Install the clamps. Place the fuel line from the tank in one end of
spacer between the side support plate and the motor the filter hose. (The arrow on the filter indicates the fuel
mount plate using the existing bolts. flow direction).
c. Attach the left hand support side plate and spacer o. Place the other fuel fllter hose with brass adapter into
with two 'ii' x 2" hex bolts with self locking nuts and two the fuel strainer on the engine. Be sure to remove the red
'12" x 1'!i' hex head bolts With lock washers and nuts. plastic plug first. The brass adapter threads into the hole.
Install the spacer between the side plate and the motor
mount plate using the existing bolts. p. Install the main drive belt shield and bracket to the
baler frame using the holes provided. This requires the
d. Install the drawbar by placing the rear of the drawbar two 'Ii' x 2" bolts and self locking nuts used in mounting
to the drawbar pivot bracket located on the left hand side the side support plate.

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q. ,Install the battery onto the main drive belt shield bracket b. Remove the two %" x I" bolts that fasten the beari ~ ~
and fasten with the provided hold-down. Positive cable mount plate to the bearing mount bracket. ( ,",
attaches to the starter solenoid, negative cable attaches
to the engine clutch housing. c. Loosen the four 'h" x 1 '12" bolts that fasten the bear .. 'Y
mount bracket to the baler frame. Then slide the bearing'
IV. Diesel Engine: mount bracket forward. Slotted holes are provided in the
baler frame to allow for this.
When mounting a diesel engine, Duetz or equivalent, on
the Freeman Baler, steps a through d are identical to the d. Loosen the pickup drive belt shield to allow for enough
steps found in mounting a Wisconsin engine, room 10 gel the bett installed easily.

e. After doing steps a through d as described in the Wis- e. Install the pickup drive belt onto the pickup driven
consin section, place the engme with engine pan attached sheave.
on the right hand side of the engine mounts. Align the holes
on the engine pan with the sliding holes on the engine f. Replace the bolts that fasten the bearing mount plate t~
mounts. the bearing mount bracket These bolts were taken out in
step b.
f. Complete step f as described in the Wisconsin section.
g. Slide the bearing mount braCket back until the pickup
g. Fasten the engine pan to the engine mounts loosely drive belt is tight. Then tighten the four '/2' )( 1'1z"bolts that
with two 'h" x 1'12" bolts, flat wash'ers, lockwashers and fasten the bearing mount bracket to the baler frame.
nuts. On tlie rear use two '/2' x 2" bolts, flat washers,
lockwashers and nuts, Be sure the rear bolts are inserted h. Retighten the pickup drive belt shield.
down through the loops of the bett tightener bolts.
i. Place the belt tightener idler pulley on top of the pickup
h. Install the drive belt around the engine drive pulley and drive belt.
the flywheel. Align the drive pulley and flywheel.

i. Pull the belt tight with the belt tightener bolts. Do not
change the alignment of the drive pulley and flywheel.
Then tighten the four bolts that fasten the engine pan to the
engine mounts, There should be'/," deflection when 25 to
351bs. of force is applied midway between the drive pulley
and the flywheel.

j. Check the oil level in the crankcase.

k. Attach the fuel lines. Attach the '/,." return line to the
fitting on the #1 fuel injector. Then attach the '/." feed
line to the banjo fitting on the fuel pump. Secure both lines
with the clamps provided.

I. Install the main drive betl shield and bracket to the

baler frame using the holes provided. This requires two
'/2' x 2" bolts and self-locking nuts.

m. Install the battery onto the main drive belt shield brac-
ket and fasten with the provided hold-down. The positive
cable attaches to the starter solenOid, and the negative
cable attaches to the engine clutch housing. ' 6. Install The Bale Chute & Optional Bale
Weight Indicator:
5. Install The Pickup Drive Belt:
Note: To aid you in installing"your bale chute and optional
Note: To aid you in installing the pickup drive belt refer to bale weight indicator, referlo Fig. 53. The procedures des·
Fig. 1. cribed below will install the bale chute and optional bale
weight indicator so that the bales fall to the ground with the
a. The pickup drive belt is installed on the left hand side of cut side up. To have the bales fall to the ground with the cut
the baler. Start by placing the pickup drive belt around the side down, reverse all the left hand procedures to right
front pickup drive sheave. hand procedures and vice versa.

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a. Start by disconnecting the bale chute chain from the cator hand is in the vertical position and fasten the cable
upper right hand corner of the bale chamber. with the provided cable clamp.

b. Attach the shock absorber sup pert, with the offset to I. Install the shock absorber, with shock absorber bush-
II
I
the outside, followed by the cable bracket with the offset ings, onto the shock absorber support. Attach the oppesite
to the outside, .to the two holes provided where the chain end onto the upper hole of the shock absorber bracket on
was removed . Fasten with two '/2' x 2" button head bolts the right hand side of the bale chute. Fasten with two
and self-locking nuts. 7/,." )( 3" bolts, flat washers and self-locking nuts.

c. Attach the bale weight indicator sheave to the cable m. Reattach the chain on the bale chute so the bale chute
bracket with the pulley facing toward the right. Use the fas- is resting 4" below the level of the bale chamber. Secure
teners provided. the chain in the slot with one 5/,." x 1" bolt, flat washers and
selHocking nut.
d. Install the weight indicator bracket, with indicator hand
attached, to the two holes in the upper support frame on top n. Attach one end olthe bale ch~te spring to the bale chute
of the bale chamber. The weight indicator bracket attaches chain at the first available link below the shock absorber
to the rear of the frame. Position the spring to the left. Fas- supper!..Attach the 'other end of the spring onto the chain
ten with two >;'" x l ';', bolts and self-locking nuts. so that the rear of the bale chute is 1'h" above the level of
·the bale chamber when it is resting freely.
e. Position the bale chute on the ground behind the bale
chamber so that the flat side olthe bale chute is toward the 7. Install The Twine/Wire Boxes:
right hand side of the baler. Then attach the two bale skid
brackets onto the rectangular tube frame found on the front
of the bale -chute. Fasten with two 'h" x 5'/2 bolts and self- Twine, 9 compartment: 330
locking nuts. Do not tighten yet.
Note: to aid you in installing the 9 compartment twine
f. Raise the bale chute to the bottom of the bale chamber box, refer to Fig. 053.
and attach the bale chute to the holes in the frame angles
on either side of the bale chamber. Attach the right hand a. Start by mounting the right hand twine box mounting
side ,first. Then attach the left hand side to the center hole in bracket to the feeder house support. Fasten with two 'Ii'
the bale skid bracket. Fasten with two '/2' x 1'/2' button x 1'Iz" bolts and self locking nuts.
head bolts and self-locking nuts. Install the nuts 10 the
outside. When tightening, be sure the bale chute is free b. Mount the bracket end of the twine box base tube, to
to swing up and down. the rigHt hand twine box mounting bracket. Fasten with
three '1." x 1" bolts, lockwashers and nuts.
g. Tighten the two '!2' x 5'12' bolts that attach the bale
skid ~rackets to the bale chute. c. Attach the left end of Ihe twine box base tube to the
left hand"twine box tube mOljriting bracket found on the
h. Attach one end of the bale chute chain to the bottom bale chamber. Attach with the bottom support plate and
hole on the end of the shock absorber sup pert. Fasten with fasten with two '/2' x 5'!," bolts and self locking nuts.
one '"'' x 1'12" bulton head bolt and self-locking nut.
Attach the bale chute chain into the slotted hole of the d. Assemble the twine box. Attach the front and back
bale chute chain bracket on the right hand side of the sides to the left and right ends. Fasten with twelve '/4' x
bale chute. Adjust it so that the rear of the bale chute is '12" round head screws, lock washers and nuts.
2" below the bale chamber.
e. Attach the bottom of the twine box py placing it inside
of the four sides. Fasten with eight 'I." x '!2' round head
i. Attach the bale turner to the flat surface of the bale
screws, lock washers and nuts.
chLlte. Insert the steel peg of the bale turner into the slotted
hole in the bale chute. Fasten the opposite end with one
%" x I" bolt and lockwasher. f. Attach the two hinges to the back side of the twine
box using six '/4' x '/2' truss head screws, lock washers
j. Attach the indicator cable to the hole in' the bottom right and nuts, (insert screws from outside Ihe twine box).
hand side of the indicator·hand. Fasten with the cable
clamp provided. g. Attach handle to twine box top using two '!.' x 'Ii'
round head screws, lock washers and nuts.

Route the indicator cable through the bale weight indi- h. Attach top to hinges on the back of the twine box
cator sheave. Then attach the cable to the small hole in the using six '/4' x '/2' truss head screws, lock washers and
bale chute chain bracket. Adjust the cable so that the indi- nuts, (insert screws through the hinges first).

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i. Attach the twine tension assembles to the inside of the a. Attach the left and right hand mounting bracket' ""::-
twine guide bracket. Fasten wnh six '/," x '/2" round head Ihe rear of the feeder house, Fasten with three 31. (
screws, lockwashers and nuts. cap screws and seff locking nuts. '

j. Attach twine guide bracket to the left hand side of the b. Attach the front and rear sides of the !wine box to the
twine box using two ' I," x '/2" roundhead screws, left and right hand sides. Fasten 'with twelve 'I,'
x ' 12"
lockwashers and nuts. The tension assembly faces down. cap screws, lockwashers and, nuts.

k. Instali the six twine guide bushings into the three large c. Attach the bottom of the twine box by placing it inside
holes on the left hand side of the twine box. Fasten with the four sides. Fasten with 'I.'
x '/.' bolts, 10ckwashers
washers ahd snaP rings on the inside of the. twine box. and nuts.
Install the three remaining bushings onto the twine guide
bracket with washers and snap rings. d. Attach handle to the twine box lid. Fasten wHh two '/,"
x '12" bolts, lockwashers and nuts.
m. Place the twine box onto the twine box base tube as
far to the right as possible without interferring with the e. Attach the two hinges to the back side of the twine
back 'Of the feeder house. Mount the two twine box clamps box. Fasten wHh three 11," x '/2' truss head screws,
under the base tube using two ,;," x 5'12" bolts and self lockwashers and nuts,
locking nuts,
I. Attach the twine box lid to the two hinges on the twine
box. Fasten with three ',." x '/2" truss head screws,
Wire, 4 and 6 Compartment: 200 and 330 lockwashers and nuts,

Note: To aid you in installing the 4 or 6 compartment wire g. Attach the twine guide bracket to ·the lower left hand
box refer to Fig, 54, comer of the twine box. Fasten with two '/," x '/2' bolts,
lockwashers and nuts that hold the end and front side of
a. Start by installing the wire box base tube to the wire box the twine box together.
mounting bracket on the bottom right· hand side of the bale
chamber, Attach with the bottom support plate. Fasten with h, Attach the two twine tension assemblies to the left
two 'h " x 5'12" bolts and self-locking nuts. Do not tighten hand end Of the twine box. Be 'sure they are po;
yet. toward the twine guide bracket· Fasten with two 'I.' ;
bolts, lockwashers and nuts.
b. STANDARD PICKUP
Mount the right-hand wire box mounting bracket which is L Install the four twine guide bushings, two into the box
attached to the wire box to the feeder house support. and two into bracket. Fasten with washers and snap rings,
Fasten wnh two '/2' x 1'12" botts and self-locking nuts,
j, Mount the twine box between the two mounting brac-
c, ADVEBSE CONDITION PICKUP-ONL Y kets installed on the back of the feeder house. Fasten
For adverse condition pickups the mounting bracket goes with three 3/." x 1" button head bolts and whiz ' nuts.
between the pickup ·spring plate and support.
d, Mount the wire box bracket brace, Attach the end with
the larger hole to the 'Ia" boH in the bottom rear hole of the 8. Mount The Throttle And Tension Control:
axle plate. Take off the 'Ia" nut and lockwasherto attach the
wire box bracket and reinstall the nut and lockwasher to Note: To aid you in mounting the throttle and tension can:
fasten , Attach the opposite end of the wire box bracket trol box refer to Fig. 3.
brace to the hole provided in the wire box mounting brac-
ket. Fasten with one 1j,' x 1 '/2' bolt, flat washer and self- a, Start by mounting the leg standard to drawbar. For 540
locking nul and 1000 P.T.O. balers mount the leg standard to the
P.T.O. bracket before fastening" to the drawbar.
e. Tighten all the fasteners installed in steps a through c,
b, Attach the standard to the leg standard with two
f. Plill the electric bom wire harness from inside the wire %' x l'k' bolts and sen-locking nuts. Adjust to the desired
box base tube. Attach the wire to the wire junction on the height with the holes provided.
top of the bale chamber, near the tension cylinder. Wire
harness clips are provided to secure the roule of the wire c. Attach the mounting base angle to the upper standard
harness, with three %' x I ' bolts, tockwashers and nuts. Adjust it 10
the desired location wHh the holes provided. The mour" -
Twine, 6 Compartment: 200 base angle can be attached to the tractor if desired,

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d. Unwrap the throttle cable and lay it out forward of the q. Slide the tension control wire through the swivel fas·
baler. Do the same tor the tension control cable. tener on the tension control indicator lever. Secure the
beach nut onto the cable housing and fasten the beach nut
e. Install the throttle cable bracket onto the top of the to the control box with the 'Is" lockwasher and nut.
clutch housing. Fasten with the cap screw installed into the
clutch housing. r. Hold the tension control indicator to the rear of the con-
trol box. Using flat nosed pliers pull the tension control wire
f. Route the cables through the clamps provided and fas- through the swivel fastener until all of the slack is removed,
ten them to the throttle cable bracket with one V4" x 1" belt then secure the wire with the hex set screw.
and self-locking nut.
s. Cut thE> excess wire so %" of wire is exposed through
g. With the electrical tape provided put four wraps around the .swivel fastener. Then wrap the s;.' fength of wire back
both cables in 12" intervals lor a distance of four feet. over the swivel fastener.

h. Dependil'1g on where the control box is mounted, deter- t. Reassemble the control box cover.
mine where the cables should be cut. Allow enough length
for turning and allow 6%' extra for stripping. u. Insert the control bex into the slot provided on the
mounting base angle, insert the pin through the bettom and
i. Using a knife, cut both cable coverings 6%' from the fasten it with a hair clip pin.
end. Do this by stripping the outer cover from the cable
housing with knife. Then using the tip of a pair of diagonal 9. Install The Bale Counter:
cutters, cut the cable housings 6" from the end.
Be careful not to nick the inside wire. The result will be %" Note: To aid you in installing your bale counterrelarto Fig.
of stripped cable housing and 6" of control wire exposed. 55.

j. Using a pair of flat nosed pliers, pinch the pointed ends a. Mount the bale counter, with the mounting angle, to the
of the cable housings toward the center to allow the beach bale chamber at the two holes provided. Fasten with two
nut to spin on freely. self-tapping screws.

k. Remove the control box cover. Position the throttle can· b. With the provided cotter key fasten the bale counter
trol lever on the control between the % and full position. chain to the meter trip bar at the hole provided.
Select the throttle control cable and slide the 'Is" nut and
lockwasher onto the cable. Insert the throttle cable through
the light-hand hole on the rear of the control box and slide 10. Install The Tool Box:
the beach nut onto the cable.
Install the tool box onto the tension rail on the right-hand
I. Route the throttle wire through the swivel fastener on the side of the baler with two "Ia" x l ' cap screws provided.
throttle lever inside the control box. Thread the beach nut
onto the cable housing. Then pull the throttle cable with
beach nut installed into the hole and fasten with the 'Is" 11_ Mount The Hay Saver Wheel:
lockwasher and nut.
Note: To aid you in installing your hay saver wheel, refer to
m. Using a pair of flat nosed pliers, pull the wire through Fig. 52.
the swivel fastener until the throttle control lever on the en·
gine is full open. With a screw driver lock the wire with the a. Start by placing two '/2" x 3" bolts through the holes pro-
provided screw in the swivel fastener. vided in the right-hand pickup fender. The bolts insert from
the inside to the outside. While inserting the bolts you have
n. Cut the excess wire so that %" of wire is exposed to turn the pickup in order to align the holes.
through the swivel fastener. Then wrap the %' length of
wire back over the swivel fastener. b. Place the hay saver wheel spacer and bracket, with arm
attached onto the bolts. Fasten with %' lockwashers and
o. Adiust the tension control lever so that it is even wtth the nuts.
top corner of the flange on the rear of the control box.
c. Attach the wheel axle arm and disc assembly to the rot-
p. Select the tension control cable and slide the 'Is' nut ary clamp plate. Insert from the inside to the outside. Fas·
and lockwasher onto the cable. Insert the tension cable ten with 1" flat washer and cotter key.
through the left-hand hole on the rear of the control box,
then Ihread the beach nut onto the cable. d. Adjust the hay saver wheel with the adjusting bolt found

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on the bottom of the arm. Adjust so that the wheel touches 13. Mount The Lights:
the stubble when in the field. Adjust the tilt of the wheel with
the U-bolts. Note: For a diagram of instruction on the wiring sy. (--~­
refer to Fig. 50.
12. Mount The Wire Alarm Horn:
a. Remove the top '/'." whiz nut from the right-hand
Note: For a diagram of instruction on the wiring system corner of the feeder house where the light wire harness
refer to Fig. 50. ends. Mountthe light and ground wire. Fasten by replacing.
the '''e'' whiz nut.
a. Start by attaching the horn to the inside of the right-hand
engine mount bracket. Fasten with one %" x 1" bolt, b. Attach the light to the light bracket. Fasten with one~
lockwasher and nut. '12" lockwasher and nut.

b. Attach the red horn wire to the solenoid. c. Attach the electrical wire to the light.

c. Note: For the hydraulic P.T.O. baler mourit the wire d. Attach the re(11aining light bracket along with ground ~
alarm hom onto the upper front side altha crankarm shield. wire to the hole provided in the right.-hand motor mount
Fasten on the outside of the shield with the bolt provided. plate. Fasten with one 5/,," x 1" bolt, lockwasher and nut.
Use the same bolt which fastens down the bullgear luber
tank. e. Attach the light to the light bracket. Fasten with one 'h" '
lockwasher and nut.

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( ATTACHING BALER TO TRACTOR

There are three types of hitches for Freeman balers. It is I. & II. Engine And Standard 540 Or 1000 RPM
important that the hitches are properly adjusted to avoid P.T.O. Balers:
equipment damage.
Adjust the baler jack so that the bale chamber is level with
The three types of hitches are:
the ground "A," Fig. 3. Place your tractor in front of the baler
and adjust the baler Mch "S" to the proper height with the
I. Engine
holes provided. The desired result is to have the baler sit-
n. Standard 540 or 1000 RPM P.T.O. ting as level as possible when attached to the tractor.
III. Hydraulic I'. T.O.

TOP VIEW
These yokes
must be in phase
Tractor P.T.O. ShaH

--
Tractor Yoke

BeVel Gear Case Yoke

Intermediate Bearing
The drawbar must be
Tractor U-joint should not In line with ttl@. P.T.O. shaft
Intermediate Yoke
operate at an angle except
when cornering

TractorP.l'.O . Shaft SIDE VIEW

~=\';;:;;.- 51A~:~.~:~:';t~::
-
bearing
joint does
at an angle
I

+-l= 15'
--l
===214" Tilting Bracket

P.T .0. DRIVE LINE

USE from 1971

1
~.'!!"":L..-:-:'~"'~''-:_ _ _-'',;j*'"-_ _ _--,v",,,:-,,::.y~:-
Hitch point of implement Ground Une
Has non·telescoping front drive line and
tilting center bearing.
Variations of center
bearing bracket 10
achieve desired height

to tractor must be on
center line of power
take-ofl shaft
FIg_2

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For the 540 and 1000 RPM P.T.O. balers follow the adjust- IILHydraulic P_T.O. Baler:
ment specifications in Fig. 2. Failure to follow these specifi-
cations can result in serious equipment damage. When attaching tractor to a hydraulic P.T.O. baJer, sta, ~
installing the drawbar extension to tractor drawbar'A: Fig.
4. The drawbar extension mounts on top of your tractor '
drawbar. The front fasteners are one ,' x 3'h" bolt, flat
washers, castle nut and cotter key. The rear fasteners are
one 3!.'x3'h" bolt, flat washers, %"x '"xl" inner race,
castle nut and cotter key.

Then adjust the ball joint hitch on the baler drawbar to one
of the three different positions so that it corresponds to the ..
tractor drawbar height"A: Fig. 4.

For the most satisfactory operation, the tractor drawbaf

should be adjusted to conform with ASAE standard draw- .
bar specifications as shown in Fig. "S."

After all the hitches are adjusted and fastened into place,
hook the baler drawbar to the tractor drawbar. Fasten with
one , %' x 4 '12" bolt. castle nut and cotter key.

For the most satisfactory operation. the tractor drawbar should be ad~
justed to conform with ASAE standard drawbar specifications as shown
below.

540 RPM
ONLY B

@-~ ':~ - - 6.!'2"

L .

+
,

13~ -1'7"

* ."y

The baler ball joint hitch may be attachecf10 the baler drawbar in 3 differ-
ent positions as shown below. Select the one that corresponds to your
tractor drawbar height. This should put the baler in a level operating post-
tion.

A
m,-~~
I _._
15'
13"

Tractor ground drive P.T .0 . must be disengaged while operating machine

to prevent damage to pump & motor.

Fig. 4

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 I

I
Mount the hydraulic P.T.C. pump assembly to the tractor
.-_. drive shaft by lining up the splines on the drive shaft with
the pump assembly and slide onto the drive shaft. The for-
ward pressure from the hydraulic hoses will keep the pump
assembly on the drive shaft.

Be certain the pump torque arm is hanging down on the

I,
right side of the drawbar. Adjust the pump torque arm so
that one clevis on the end of the chain is fastened into the
connecting hole in the pump torque arm. Then wrap the
chain around thedrawbar and fasten'the other Clevis into
the other connecting hole in the pump torque' arm. Fig. 5.

Note: Do not operate hydraulic P.T.O. unit untll'the hy-

draulic P.T.O. unit Is full of the recommended hydrau-
lic 'oil, or major damage will,occur. Read ,t he section on
the hydraulic P.T.O. in this manual before operating
the baler.

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 FIELD START-UP PROCEDURE

All new Freeman Balen; are adjusted and tested before "8." lfit should become necessary tobalew.iththe pickup in.
leaving the factory, a~hough certain adjustments must be a higher position, this can be done by locking the pickup .
completed during the field start-up procedure. Special at- raising lever into the desired slot on the raising lever quad·
tention must be given to the following areas: rant !Ie."

I. Drawbar Adjustment When the pickup is in the baling poSition, be sure the pick-
II. Pickup Adjustment up~ fingers~ 'Clear'the ground by aHeast '". Do not rotivate
III. Tension Adjustment fhe ground with the pickup fingers. Adjust the balance
springs at the end of the pickup on the right-hand side of
J. Drawbar Adjustment: the baler so that the pickup may be lifted with one hand or
approximately a 35 lb. lifi. If a hay saver wheel is used,
The baler drawbar is adjustable in two positions. Transport readjust the balance springs to arrive at the adjustment
.-c position" A," Fig. 6, and the baling position "8: The tongue described above .
latch plate ' C' should be locked into the transport position
when transporting the baler on public roads, highways or
areas of narrow access. Once the baler is in the hay field.
change the tongue latch plate to the baling position. Any
time the baler is operating, be sure the drawbar is in the
baling position. ...,

Fig. 7

III. Tension Adjustment:

c When baling is started adjust tension to maximum relaxed

position. As the first few bales are made increase the ten·
sion with the automatic tension control until the desired "
Rg. 6
amount of tension is reached. The proper bale tension can
be determined by the weight and shape of the bale. As
major hay condition changes occur, tension control adjust-
Ii. Pickup Adjustment: ments are required to maintain bale density.

The pickup lift lever should be in the raised position when Note: Before loading the baler with hay. thread the knot-
transporting the baler "A," Fig. 7. Once the baler is in the ters. See twine threading on page 24 or wire threading on
hay field change the pickup lift lever to the baling position page 26.

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 BALER OPERATING SPEECS

The Wisconsin and Deutz engines have the governor set the number of plunger strokes in each bale. There should
according to their manufacturers' specifications when you be 12 to 16 plunger strokes in each bale under normal con-
receive the baler. For further information on the operating ditions. The plunger strokes are counted between each
speeds of the Wisconsin and Deutz engines, see the indi- time the knoller ties a bale. The baler should not be run at
vidual manufacturer's manual. high speeds when it is empty.

The baler is designed foropera,tion at or near maximum ca- A quality bale can be produced by adhering to the above in-
pacity, This requires the feeder house to be full at all times. structions. Consistent bale length is of great importance
To arrive at this advance ground speed and reduce baler when using any automatic stacking system . Consistent
speed when the hay volume is low.:Reduce ground speed bale length will occur as a result of following the above in-
and advance baler speed when hay JIOlume is high. structions. For easy, efficient stacking and hauling set and
maintain the bale length at 46 inches:
The baler should be operated so·that the plunger speed is
74 to 84 strokes per minute. Adjust the baler engine speed, For the hydraulic P.T .O. balers, the oil temperature should
for engine balers, or the tractor speed, for P.T. O. balers, so be observed frequently to insure it remains below 225 de-
that you are operating at the recolTlmended plunger grees F (107 degrees C). The baler speed should be re-
strokes.' . duced if the oil gets too hot.

The ground travel speed should be regulated according to Caution: Always shut off baler andlraclor when in-
the volume and condition of the hay. To check this, count specting, adjusting, lubricating, or serviCing baler.

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 KNOTTER AO.JUSTMENT: Twine and Wire
''--, ....• __.

All Models: clutch, Fig. 9, and that the chain is connected on the idle
side and on top of the idler sprockets, Fig. 10.
Needle Timing:
Note: Before timing the needles, be sure the needles are in
adjustment. For adjusting the needles on a twine baler
refer to page 21 , for a wire baler refer to page 24.

To Check Needle Timing:

a. Trip the knotter clutch by raising the trip bar until the
notch is positioned over the knurl, and turn the flywheel
counterclockwise until the tips of the needles are even with
the bottom of the bale chamber, Rg. 8.
Clutch
Pawl
Roller

Fig. 9

Fig. 8

, ,'
b . The leading edge of the gussets on the plunger must be
'I. to 3" past the tips of the needles when the plunger is on o 0 , .,
the compression stroke. The needles are late if the leading
edge of the plunger gussets are more than 3" past the tips

r
of the needles and the needles are early if they are less
than 'I." past the leading edge of the plunger gussets. Con-
sult the decal on the lett-hand side of the baler.

Needle Timing Adjustment:

Pig. 10
c. If the needles are late, retard the knotter drive chain on
the knotter sprocket one link. If the needles are early ad-
vance the chain one link.
e. Trip the knotter clutch and tum the flywheel coun-
d. Replace the chain on the sprocket and connect ~. Be terclockwise and recheck the timing. Repeat the above
sure that the clutch pawl roller is seated in the notch in the procedures until adjustment is correct.

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Note: Always shut off baler and tractor when inspect-
ing, adjusting, lubricating, Dr servicing baler.

Meter Trip Bar Adjustment:

Note: Before adjusting the knotter clutch, be sure the
needles are in adjustment. For needle adjustment on
twine balers refer to' page 21, for wire balers refer to.
page 24.

Trip the krotter clutch by raising the tripbar until the notch
is positiened ever the knurl, then turn the flywheel coun-
terclockwise until the needles are near top dead center.
The meter trip bar should have Va" clearance from the
knurl, "A," Fig.! I, when it is in the resting positien. Adjust-
mentis made'by loosening the belts en the bearing sup-
port, "B" and moving fore or aft as needed. The trip bar
should net bind en guide washers when in the tripped pesi-

c. The clutch pawl must have approximately '12" clear-

ance at "C," Fig. 14, when depressed. The clutch pawl
roller sheuld have '/8" clearance at "0" when the notch
in the clutch disc is not near the clutch pawl roiler. Adjust
with bolt "B" Fig. 14.

Knotter Clutch Adjustment:

Note: Before adjusting the knotter clutch, be sure the
nee!,!I~~llr~.IJ). a.~l.u!;tment. For n~dle adjustment on
Mini/balers reterto page 21, for wire balers refer to
page 24. Also be sure the meter trip bar is properly
adjusted, refer to page 20.
a. With needies in the home positien, set the needle yoke
drive bolt "A: Fig. 12, %" to '12" past center between "B"
and "C." To. obtain this setting, adjust saddle railer "A: Fig.
13, on the opposite side of the knotter.

d. Trip the knotter clutch and rotate the Clutch. The clutch
pawl must have '/." clearance from the stop lever at "6:
Fig. 15. Adjust with step batt "G."

Knotter Brake Adjustment:

Fig. 12

b. Loesen clamp bolt "A," Fig. 15 to positien stop bolt a. Adjust the brake shoe tension springs so. that the
"B," Fig. 14 square to the face of clutch pawl "A," Fig. 14. springs are lully depressed, "A," Fig. 16.

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 Fig. 17

b. The needles should clear the twine disc cleaner '/8". To

increase the distance between the needle and the twine
disc cleaner, loosen the front and tighten the rear needle
anchor bolts "A; Fig. 18. To decrease the clearance re-
verse the procedure.

Fig. 16

b. The saddle spring is adjusted properly when rolier "8" is

in the notch and there is ';'" of adjusted tension on the sad- Fig. 18
dle lever spring.
c. Trip the knotter and turn the flywheel counterclockwise,
Twine Balers: by hand, until the needles are in the uppermost position.
The distance frorn the bottom of the needle eye to the twine
Twine Needle Adjustment: disc should be 4'12", Fig. 19.

a. Trip the knotter clutch and swing the needles up d. Adjust needle height by loosening the lock nuts on the
through the bale chamber by turning the flywheel coun- needle yoke drive rod "0: Fig. 12. Tumlhe rod to the right
terclockwise by hand. The needles should be adjusted left or left for desired setting. Aliofthe 330 balers and 200 wire
or right so thatthere is 0 to 'hz" clearance between the nee- balers have a needle yoke drive rod on each side. Be sure
dle and the knotter hook pinion, Fig. 17. Adjust by sliding both are adjusted for equal load on each rod at top de~d
the needle left or right on the needle yoke. center.

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e. Always check the twine finger adjustment after adjust-
ing needles.

Twine Finger Adjustment:

a. Trip the knotter and turn the flywheel counterclockwise
until the. point of the twine finger is just passing the inside
edge of the needle. The point of the twine finger should
clear the. needle by Va", Fig. 20.

Fig. 20 Fig. 22

This adjustment is made by loosening the twine finger an- Adjust the position of the twine fingers at the needle slots
chor bolts and sliding them to the front or back in the slotted with the stop bolt, Fig. 23.
holes in the bale chamber top' A: Fig. 21.
Caution: Always shlJt off baler and tractor when in-
b. Continue to tum the flywheel counterclockwise until the specting, adjusting, lubricating, or servicing baier.
twine fingers reach the far point of their travel. Measure the
distance from the tip of the twine fingers back to the knotter Twine Knatter Adjustment:
support angle ·C,'Fig.. 21. This measurement should be
6W on the model 200 and 5'h" on the model 330. This ad- a. Twine Holder:
justment is made by lengthening or shortening the twine
finger drive rods "S," Fig. 21. The twine holder holds the twine in the twine disc while the
bale is being made and tied. The pressure is regulated by
After adjusting the twine fingers, turn the flywheel coun- bolt 'C: Rg. 24.
terclockwiseuntil the twine fingers are in the returned posi-
tion. Check to see that there is Va" from the tips of the twine Adjust the twine holder only as tight as necessary to pre-
fingers to the edge of the needle slots "A," Fig. 22. vent the twine from pulling from the disc and!or producing

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 The stripper flange on the knife arm should just touch the
bill hook without pressure as the stripper flange ad' .. '
the knot past the end of the bill hook, Fig. 25. •

B~

Stripper Fia"ge--%+\;!

The knife arm should be %" to 'Is" past the end of the bill
hook when the knife arm is in the most extreme position,
Fig. 26. Correct the adjustment of the knife arm by replac-
ing it.

bow knots. Make adjustments on batt "C" in V. of one turn

increments. Proper adjustment is achieved when the knot-
ter is producing a clean and smooth knot.

b. Twine Disc:

Be certain the twine disc Cleaner is free. Adjust the twine d. Cam Gear Adjustment:
disc notch so the left-hand side of the notch is even with the
cleaner "D: Fig. 24. Do this by loosening nut "A" several Both flat surfaces of the knotter hook and worm gear
turns. Tap the nut end of the. shaft to loosen the worm. After pinions must be held flat wHh 0 to .005 interference on
the disc is set turn the worm against the spacer washers the smooth face of the cam gears, Fig.27.
"B," Fig. 24, and tighten the nut. After the knotter has com-
pleted one cycle check the notch setting again. This adjustment is made with shims between the cam
gears and knotter frames. Shimming must be done be-
c. Knife Arm: tween the cam gears and the knotter frames any time a
knotter is assembled. Excess space between the cam
The knife arm cuts the twine and strips tt off olthe bill hook gears and the knotter frames is taken out by adjustinp . •
during the tying process of the kootter. "A," Fig. 28.

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i(
'~-- Wire Balers:
WirE~ Needle Adjustment:
Trip 'the .knotter clutch and swing the needles up through
the bale chamber. When the heads of the needles are di-
rectly above the wire.dividers the needle roller should clear

I 0-.005 the wire divider on top of the tongue by W, "D; Fig. 29. The
needle roller should center directly over the pivot bolt "C:

To increase the distance between the needle railer and

the wire divider, loosen the front and tighten the rear nee-
dle anchor oolts "A: Fig. 18. To 'decrease the distance
I reverse the procedure.

II
II

Ag. 29
Threading The TwirieKnotter:
Continue to run needles up to top dead center. The dis-
a. Put tWine in the twine box. Route the twine through the tance from the bottom of .the tongue to the center of the
twine gU,ides on the top of the twirie box. needle roller screw should be 4''''" for 15" and 16" bale
chambers and 4" for the 17" bale chamber, "A," Fig. 30. For
b. Thread the twine from the left side of the twine box adjustment to be accurate both needle yoke drive rods
through the top hole of the twine guide on the side of the must be adjusted for equal load on each rod at top dead
bale chamber. center.

c. Thread the same twine through the twine guide on the To adjust the needle height; loosen the nuts on the needle
rear anchor bolt of the righl needle. yoke drive rod and tum rod "D; Fig. 12,right or left for the
desired setting. .
d. Route the twine on the underside of the needle and
thread the twine through the two dahls ·and then through Any time needles are adjusted, check the alignment of the
the needle eye. wire guides on the bottombf the bale chamber. This adjust-
menl must be checked when the needles are on the for-
e. .Fasten the twine to the reinforcing brace on the bottom ward stroke. Run the needles up until the needle roilers are
side of the bale chamber behind the needles. even with the rollers·in.the wire guides on the bottom side of
the bale chamber. The guide roilers should be as close as
f. Follow steps a through e for the remaining needles. possible and centered on the needle roller trough. Une the
guides to the needles, nbt the needles to the guides.
Caution: Always shut off baler and tractor when Note: When an adjustment Is made to the needles, re-
threading the knotter. check each adjustment in the sequence presented.

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 Gripper Adjustment:
Adjust grippers with the bolts on each side of the tongue
"A," Ag. 29. Insert .115" gauge between tongue and bolt
"B," Ag. 29. Adjust the tongue so that it just comes in con-
tact with the gripper block. Adjust both sides of each knot-
ter the same way.

Wire Cut Timing:

With the needles top dead center, place a length of wire be-
tween the gripper tongue and the wire knile, "C: Fig. 32,.
Rotate the knotter unlilthe wire is cut. The point of the twis-.
terhook should be from 2:00 to 3:00 o'clock when the wire
is cut, Fig. 33.

When installing a new needle, be sure to scrape the paint

off of the area where it attaches to the needle yoke.
NOTE: Always shut off baler and tractor when inspect-
ing, adjusting, lubricating, or servicing baler.

Twister Hook And Wire Holder Rod

Adjustment:
Set the twister hook 3%" above the bale chamber. This
measurement is from the tip of the hook to the top of the
bale chamber, Fig. 31.
The wire holder rod should clear the top of the hook '1<" and
just touch the twister shaft wrthout any pressure, Fig. 31 .

Fig. 32

The adjustment is made by loosening the twister chain and

advanCing or retarding the twister sprocket. When the twis·
ter hooks are in the desired location retighten the twister
chain. After the cut timing is adjusted, the twister hook
should be between 5:00 and 7:00 o' clockwhen in the rest-
ing position.

Caution: Always shut off baler and' tractor whr

spectlng, adjusting, lubricating, or servicing.

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 plete the .cycle and remove the wires from the reinforcing
TWISTER HOOK brace, "E: Fig. 34. The baler will now .be ready for opera-
tion.
AT 2:30
When threading the wire, check for wear to be sure all the
Front rollers are free. Check the wire guides and upper wire
of guide wearing pin for wear.
Baler
at Caution: Always shut off bale, and tractor when in-
12:00 specting, adJusting, lUbricating, or servicing baler.
o'clock.

Fig. 33

Threading The Wire Knotter:

Thread the wire from the left spool in the wire box through
the lett ,wire guide, "A: Ag. 34, in a straight line through the
feeder house support, "B,' to the right front wire guide, 'C,'
then back between the rollers ofthe right rear wire guide,
"D: and fasten to the reinforcing brace, "E."

Thread the rIght spool of wi;e in the same manner to be

picked up by the lett needle. Do not thread the needles.

Trip the knotter clutch and rotate the knotters slowly, mak-
ing sure the needles have picked up the wires. Then com-

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 FEEC SYSTEM AC.JUSTMENT

The location of the feed tines on the feed fork as well as the To Adjust The Feed Arm: 330
feed arm adjustment can effect the shape of the bales.
Quality bales are of high density and are uniform. A quality Loosen bolt "A," Fig. 36, and rotate rod "9" to give desired
bale can be produced by adhering to the following instruc- position of the feed fork. There should be no endplay in
tions. rod at "C." (see next paragraph)

Feed Fork Adjustment: The feed arm connecting rod swivel adjustment is dolie
by loosening jam nut "C", Fig. 36. Rotate the swivel nut
The two forward tines on the feed fork are adjustable. The clockwise untiJ tight. Then loosen the swivel nut in a
tines can be faslened 10 the feed fork in position "A: "9" or counterclockwise rotation Vi. of a tum. To secure, hold
"C: Fig. 35. The normal position is "B." the swivel nut in .position and retighten the 2" jam nut,

To Adjust The Feed Arm: 200

Loosen bolt "A," Fig. 36a, and rotate rod "B" to give the
desired position of the feed fork arm. There should be no
end play in rod at "C." (see next paragraph)

The feed arm connecting rod swivel adjustment should

be .002-.007 clearance at "C," Pig. 368. To adjust
remove or insert shims in combination of .005 and .007
behind adjusting nut "0". The .902 - .007 clearance is
checked when nut "0" is securely tightened.

Under extreme conditions when more hay is needr~ ~n

the left-hand side of the bale chamber, replace the" /
feed tines on the end of the feed fork with longer stn
tines, F1189.
o
Fig. 35 After adjusting the feed arm, run it through by hand one
o complete cycle to insure it does not interfere with any
other parts.
If the bales are not uniform and more hay is needed on Ihe
left-hand side of the bale chamber, move both tines to.poSI- Caution: Always shut off baler and tractor when
tion "B." If more hay is needed on the right-hand side of the Inspecting, adjusting, lubricating, or serviCing beler.
bale chamber, move both tines 10 position "A." Some ex-
perimenting may be required to properly adjust Ihe tines.

After adjusting the feed fork tines, run the feed arm through
one complete cycle by luming the flywheel counterclock-
wise to insure it does not interfere with any other parts.

Additional adjustment can be done with the feed arm.

Feed Arm Adjustment:

The normal position of the arm is parallel to the bale
•
chamber when fully extended. The travel of the leed lark A
into the bale chamber can be adjusted so that the distance
is retarded or advanced. The adjustment 01 the leed arm
•
330 BALER
•
can effect the shape of the bales. By retarding the feed •
arm you put more hay to the right-hand side of the bale
chamber. By advancing the feed arm you put more hay to
Ftg.36
the left-hand side of the bale chamber.

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,/

•
•
•
200 BALER

F/{!.36a

FEED .ARM SAFETY LATCH

Your Freeman Baler is designed so that under extreme

conditions of overleeding the pickup, the feed fork will
automatically release from the feed arm. When this hap-
pens the feed fork locks into the feed fork catch, "A,' Fig.
37.

After removing any excess hay or foreign material from the

feeder house, unlatch the feed fork from !he feed fork
catch, and attach it back to the latch on the feed amn "B,"
Fig. 37.

The feed arm latch should be adjusted to break away at

120 Ibs.-ft. torque. This adjustment should be measured
with a torque wrench applied to the end of the latch, "B,"
Fig. 37. The torque is raised by increasing the amount of
washers on the trip spring rod "C' and is lowered by de-
creasing the amount of washers.

Caution: Always shut off baler and tractor when in-

specting, adjusting, lubricating, or servicing baler.

Fig. 37

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 BALE CHAMBER

There are different bale chamber sizes available on a The tension bolt should never be changed from the me~­
Freeman Baler. The measurement of the tension bolt "A; surement given in the chart, Rg. 39. Adjusting the tension
Fig. 38, varies according to bale chamber size. The mea· bolts has NO effect on the shape of the bale. DO NOT AD-
surement is taken between "B." The correct measurement JUST TENSION BOLTS.
can be found in the chart, Fig. 39.
The bolts in "C; Fig. 38, must remain loose to allow free
movement of lever action on the side rails. The bolts in "D"
must be free to allow floating action of the bottom and top
rails.

Chamber Size Tension Bolt Measurement

1i'x22" 26 inches
16"x2Z' 25Y~ inches
16"x 18~ 251/~ inches
15" x 22" 24Y~inches
14" x 18" 23V~jnches

, 6" x 22" with 25V. inches

15" x 22" conversion

Ag.39

I~
~
Fig. 38

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 PLUN·GER AD..JUSTMENT

The plunger can be adjusted to remove both side play and c. Adjust the four set screws, "8," Ag. 41 (two top and two
up/down play. It is important to keep the plunger in adjust- bottom), until there is 'h2" (the width of a thin knife shim) be-
ment to avoid unnecessary wear. tween the hard slides and the slide rails, ·C.·

To adjust the up/down play, be sure the top plunger roller is d. Tighten the eight hold-down bolts.
up to the top rail angle. Adjust the rellerby loosening nut
"A: Fig. 40. Move the roller and shaft up or down as e. Remember the plunger must travel free. Run the
needed. Lock it with nut "A." plunger back and forth by hand to insure it is not binding.

Caution: Always shut off baler and tractor when in-

specting, adjusting, lubricating, or servicing baler.

Fig. 40

Plunger side play may be removed by adjusting the top and

bottom hard slide mounting angles on the left-hand side of
the plunger. Complete the following steps:

a. Loosen the eight hold-down bolts "A," Fig. 41.

b. Slide the plunger over to the right-hand side of the bale Fig. 41
chamber. Use a leverage bar to do this.

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 PLUNGER SAFETY LATCH

Caution: Always .check the needle timing with the

plunger before adjusting the safety latch.

If the needles are obstructed by foreign material in the nee·

die slots, foreign material in thil chamber, or if the needles
prematurely enter the chamber because of early timing,
needle·breakage can occur.

The plung~r safety latch" A; Rg. 42, helps protect the nee·
dies against breakage. If for any reason the needles reo
main in the bale chamber while baling, the plunger is
stopped by Ihe plunger stop dog and the fiywheel shear
bolt is sheared.

Before replacing the flywheel shear bolt. always pull the

stop dog out of the bale chamber. Do this by pulling the Fig. 42
needle yoke back to the home position. The safety latch is
adjusted by lengthening or shortening the latch rod at "8," chamber. adjust the length of the latch rod so that the
Fig. 42. As the needles are leaving the bale chamber and plunger stop dog "A" is just leaving the chamber and is
the tips of the needles are even with the bottom 01 the bale fiush with the inside 01 the dog plate.

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 KNIFE AD.JUSTMENT

Tne baler should have sharp knives at all times. When re- E
placing the knives with new orresharpened knives, be cer-
tain the adjustments of the knives are as described below
to avoid serious equipment damage .

. Before adjusting the knife, adjust the plunger as described

in the Plunger .Adjustment section on page 30 of this man-
ual.

After adjusting the 'plu'1ger, shim the stationary knive, "0;

Fig. 43, so thatthe two knives clear by '1,." at the top, "E."
Do not attempt to shim the plunger knife.

Rotate the flywheel until the knives are even. Then with the
use of a leverage bar slide the plunger over to the right
side. Adjust the bottom of the knives so that they have %2
clearance at "A." Do this by loosening bolt "8; Fig. 43, and
adjusting set screw "C," which is under the stationary knife
Fig. 43
bolts, and set screw "F; which is about six inches forward
under the feeder house.
Check these adjustments closely and run the plunger back
If adjustment cannot be achieved with bolts -Co and "F: re- and forth by hand to insure the knives are properly ad-
move or install shims behind the stationary knife. It is im- justed. Using a bar force the plunger to the right side of the
portant to feather shim. chamber with great pressure to insure the knives do not
lock up.
After adjusting the bottom of the knives, adjust the top until
there is '116 clearance between the two knives. The top of Caution: Always shut off baler and tractor when in-
the knives can only be adjusted with shims. specting, adjusting, lubricating, or servicing baler.

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 PINION AND eULLGEAR AD.JUSTMENT
;--

The flywheel should be parallel to the frame plus or minus

'18", with pinions meshing evenly with the bullgear teeth,
"A: Fig. 44.

The lash of the pinion gears should have between 'Ie" and
'Ie" of free play on the rim of the flywheel at."S: Measure
this when the connecting rod is fully extended and blocked
to prevent bullgear movemenl

To ccirrect excessive free play adjust set screws "C: Be

certain bolh sides are adjusted evenly to avoid serious
equipment damage.

Caution: Always shut off tractor and baler when in-

specting. adjusting. lubricating. or servicing baler.

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 TENSION CONTR.OL

Tension Control Adjustment:

Penetration Wheel Adjustment: .

The penetration wheel automatically makes minor pres·

sure adjustments to accommodate minor moisture varia·
tions in the hay. Adjust boit "A: Fig. 45, so the penetration
wheel points "S" extend %" below the inside frame angle
"C" when the lever "0" is full forward.

Fig. 46

Automatic Tension Release: (option for twine

balers)
The tension release attachment releases the tension on
the bale while· the knotteris in the tying.cycle, This in turn
decreases the tension in the knotter, allowing tighter bales
to be tied.

Use Fig, 47 when adjusting the automatic tension release.

System Pressure Adjustment:

The pressure is to be set at 800 Ibs. when lever "0" is full

forward. To achieve this pressure adjust nuts "E." Do not
adjust the pressure without the proper gauge, and be cer·
tain that lever "0" is full forward when the pressure is read.

Tension Control Pump Drive:

To tighten the tension control chain "A: Fig. 46, loosen the
two bolts "S" that hold the tank to the mounting plate. Move
the tank back until the chain has about %" of slack up and
down at the center of the chain. Retighten the bolts when
the chain is at the desired tension. Fig.4i

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a. With needles resting in the home position, adjust sion release rod 'C' so that bypass lever "D" is Va" from the.
operating rod'A" so that tension release lever "B" is vertical . back inside wall of the bypass box. ! ...
to the bale chamber. ! .
Caution: Always shut off baler and tractor when in-
b. Next. with the needles at top dead center, adjust ten- specting, adjusting, lubricating, or servicing baler.

BALE LENGTH AD.,JUSTMENT

The operating speed of the baler has a direct effect on the .

bale length. To help maintain a consistent bale length
adhere to BALER-OPERATING SPEEDS, on page 18.

Bale length is adjusted by changing the height of the trip

bar stop bolt ' A," Fig. 48. RaiSing the bolt decreases bale
'lengthand -lowering 1hebolt'increases'bale'length.

If no more adjustment is available with the trip bar stop bolt.

change the height of the meter trip bar stop "B." Use the
holes provided to adjust the meter trip bar. If the meter trip
bar is moved, the meter trip bar baH will need adjustment.

Fig. 4B

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 BULLGEAR LUBER

The bullgear luber, Fig. 49, distributes bullgear grease

onto the bullgears through a manifold under the bull-
gear hood.

Prior to initial baler operation the bullgears require

a complete coating of lubricant (Freeman bullgear
grease, F000007626, only) Allow 4 hours before
first using the baler, after completely covering the
bullgears with grease. During the next 48 hours of
bailing grease bullgears every 30 minutes, and again
at the end of the shift. Greasing at the end of the shift
gives the bullgear grease an opportunity to set up and
adhere to the bullgears. Once you have established
a good coverage of grease on the bullgears, greasing
every four hours thereafter is usually adequate; and Fig. 49
always grease at the end of the shift.

While turning the flywheel, operate the lube pump

handle to apply a coating of bullgear grease to the
gears. This typically will require about 5 revolutions
of the bullgears to get a full film of lube covering the
working surfaces of the gear teeth. This process
should only be done by turning the flywheel by hand
and not by running the baler with the engine or tractor.

Subsequent lubrication should be done at the end of

the baling shift to allow the lube time to set up and
minimize the "flinging" off of the product.

CAUTION:ALWAYS STOP THE BALER ENGINE

r...
AND WAIT FOR ALL MOTION TO CEASE BEFORE
. . SERVICING OR ADJUSTING THE MACHINE.

DANGER: SHIELDS ARE FOR YOUR PROTECTION.

ALWAYS HAVE SHIELDS IN PLACE BEFORE START-
ING OR OPERATING THE BALER.

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 BALER LIGHTS

Lights are standard on the 280,330,370,380,385 balers. There

are three lights on the baler. One light is on the rear of the bale
chamber, one is on the rear corner of the feeder house, and one
is on the front right hand side attached to the side plate.

Procedures for mounting the lights are on page 13 of this manual.

A diagram for instruction on the wring system is in the fold out
page. Fig 50

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· INTENTIONALLY BLANK
 BALE CHUTE
(
With Optional Bale Weight Indicator

The bale chute·,can be mounted to turn the bales onto the or optional bale weight indicator are on page 9 of this man-
ground with the cut side of the bales facing up or down. ual.
Simply turn the bale chute over 180 degrees to ,reverse
how the bale rests on the ground.

If the bale chute is turned over, the bale weight indicator

components will have to be installed in reverse order of the
way they are presently installed.

In order to set the.indicator to the exact position, produce a

bale that is of the desired weight. ThEm set the bale onto the
bale chute and adjust the indicator spring into the proper
links so that the indicator hand is in the vertical position.

Procedures for installing and adjusting the bale chute andl

HAV SAVER WHEEL (Option]

For mounting and adjusting procedures of the hay saver

wheel, Fig. 52. refer to page 12 of this manual.

When a hay saver wheel is installed onto a balerforthe first

time, it is necessary to adjust the pickup balance springs as
described on page 17 of this manual.

F'!i. 52

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 TWINEeox

330 Twine Balers: Keep the twine guides in good condition for easy travel of
the twine. Procedures for installing the nine compartment
The standard twine box for a 330 baler is a nine compart- twine box are on page 10 of this manual.
ment, Rg. 53. ltis important that the three twine tension as·
semblies "A" are adjusted so thatthere is a slight amount of 200 Twine Balers:
drag on the twine.
The standard twine box fora 200 baler is a: four compart-
If the twine is too loose the twine lashes out or the twine fin· ment. The same rules apply to the four compartment twine
gers are not able to grasp the twine or both. If the twine is box as the nine compartment described above. Proce-
too tight it may break or come out of the twine disk or both. dures for installing the four compartment twIne box are on
page 11 of this manual.

Fig. 53

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 WIRE BOX

330 Wire Balers: 200 Wire Balers:

All 330 wire balers have a six compartment wire box, Fig. All 200 wire balers.have a four compartment wire box. It is
54. It is important that the wire guides and wire rollers are installed, maintained and used in the same way the six
kept in good condition for easy travel of the wire. Proce- compartment wire box is for the 330 wire baler, Fig. 54.
dures for installing the six compartment wire box are on
page 11 of this manual.

Fig. 54

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 BALE COUNTER

Each time the knotter ties a bale, the bale counter records
it. This provides you with an easy way to keep track of your
production. There is a reset button on the right-hand side of
the bale counter so that at any time you can reset the bale
counter to zero, "A" Fig. 55. There are procedures for in-
stalling the bale counter on page 12 of this manual.

Fig. 55

WHEELS. TIRES, HUBS AND TANDEMS

Fig. 56 shows the different components in the order they

are mounted on the baler. It is important that all the fasten"
ers are kept tight. The recommended air pressure for the
a
standard tires is 50 Ibs. for ply tires and 32 Ibs. for 4 ply
tires. For all flotation tires the recommended air pressure is
32 Ibs. Mounting procedures for wheels, tires, hubs and
tandems is on page 6 of this manual.

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 POWER UNITS

Standard 540 and 1000 RPM P.T.O. Baler: below sight glass range, check for oil leaks and fill
with hydraulic Oil. Use the oil recommended on the
a. Check oil level in right angle P.T.O. gearbox on new decal on the tank.
balers before starting and each day of operation there
after. Fill to plug level with E.P. SAE 90-140 gear oil. Change hydraulic oil and oil filter annually under
This takes two quarts of oil. normal operating conditions. If operation is under
more severe conditions and oil temperature is
b. Operate P.T.O. drive only with the drawbar swung continually maintained at or near 225 degrees F
to the left (away from pickup). (107 degrees C), oil and filter should be changed
two times in a season.
c .. Disconnect the P.T.O .. shaft when transporting baler
with hitch swung to the nght (toward pickup). b. The oil temperature should be observed
frequently to insure that it remains below 225
d. Do not exceed a 70 degree turn when PTO. is degrees F (107 degrees C). An optional oil cooler is
operating. available from your Freeman dealer to help prevent
severe heating problems.
e. Be certain the tractor being used complies with
the Instructions on page 14, "Attaching Baler To The c. Before operating baler read "Attaching Baler
Tractor." To The Tractor" on page 14. Also read "Operating
Speeds" on page 18.
f. The square shaft and the tube of the telescope
shaft should be well-lubricated so that the P.T.O. shaft
can telescope freely.
V465D Wisconsin And 173 CID Deutz
g. Before operating baler read "Attaching Baler Engines:
To The Tractor" on page 14. Also read "Operating
Speeds" on page 18. a. For information on these engines refer to their
respective manufacturer's owner's manual.
Hydraulic P.T.O. Baler:
b. Before operating baler read "Attaching Baler
a. Check the oil level on the sight gauge daily. If oil is To The Tractor" on page 14. Also read "Operating
Speeds" on page 18.
See Lubrication & Maintenance Schedule, Freeman Side Feed Balers (form 92-002)
and/or your respective engine manufacturers owners manual for maintenance intervals.

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 STORING THE BALER

At the close of the baling season, remove all material from Provide adequate prOtection from the weather.
the bale chamber and thoroughly clean the complete baler.
To increase the liIe of the tires, place the baler on blocks to
Coat the bale chamber lightly with grease to prevent from remove the load from the wheels while stored_
rusting .
For 'engine-balers, fill the fuel tank to the top.
Lubricate the machine : all grease zerks, chains and
bullgears. It is good,practice to have the baler inspected at the end of
the season and the complete machine put in top condition.

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 S~ECIFICATIONS j:-----
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Overall Length: 18ft. 4 in . .

Overall Width: 200 model, 101'
Overall Width : 330 model, 106"
Overall Height: Top of flywheel 66'
Weight,2OO Model: 5840 Ibs. with·Deutz Engine
5590 Ibs. with V465D Wisconsin Engine
5590 Ibs. with Hydraulic P .T.O.
5220 Ibs. With Standard P.T.O.
Weight, 330 Model : 6750 Ibs. with Deutz Engine
6500 Ibs. with V465D Wisconsin Engine
6500 Ibs. with Hydraulic P. T .O.
6130 Ibs. with Standard P.T.O.
Pickup Width: 66" including flare
Tires: Left side 7:50 x 16 8-ply, right side 7:50 x 16 4-ply
Wheels: Drop center
Fuel Tank: 15 gallons
Plunger Speed: 74 to B4 strokes per minute
Bale Chamber: Replaceable Hners. Sizes are 14" x 18",15" x 22", 16" x 18", 16" x 22", 17" x 22"
Bale Chute: Reversible left or right turn
Hitch: Swinging hitch with spring release from tractor seat
Meter Wheel: Quick adjustment for bale length
Feed System: Adjustable feed arm, swings on tapered bearings in sealed tube
Bullgears: On tapered roller bearings
Plunger Drive: Heavy duty bull gears

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 TF=iOUBLE SHOOTING
;' 1----.. .
~'

. i
'-. - ' ALL MODEL BALERS

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Excessive shearing of a. Plunger safety latch engaging. a Retimeneedles, See needle timing,
shear bolts. page 19. Check plunger latch retum
spring. See plunger latch, page 28.
b. Wom, broken or cracked steel b. Replace bushings.
bushings in flywheel or flange.
c. Worn brass bushing in the c. Replace bushings.
flywheel.
d. Plunger and shear knives dull. d. Sharpen knives.
e.Excessive pinion lash when plunger is e. Follow pinion and bullgear adjustment,
fully extended. page 33.
f. Connecting rod bearings andlor f. Replace bearings andl or bushings.
bushings wom.
g. Plunger slide rails and chamber slide g. Replace sOde rails and adjust knife
railswom. clearance, sharpen knives if necessary.
Pickup teeth breaking. a. Pickup too low. a. .Adjust cable so pickup teeth clear the
.
ground about 1'.
b. Wheels dropping in ditches or b. Raise pickup. In severe cases, tandem
corrugation. wheels are recommended.
"
c. Not enough tension on pickup . c. Adjust springs sothatpic\<up!foats.
balance spring.
d. Allowing pickup to excessively build d. Adhere to feed system rules on page 27.
with hay.
e. TeeJh running through uncut material. e. Raise the height of the pickup teeth.
\. Hay is too wet. f. Allow hay to dry.
Uneven length of bales. a. Meter wheel not adjusted properly. a. See meter trip bar adjustment, page 20.
b. Uneven feeding. b. See operating speeds, page1S.
, , ~ . •St~!X>1t no!p.!.9eer!~dju~e~L ., .c; ~b.alelengthadjustment,page35. '
d. Not enough clearance between d. See clutch adjustment, page 20.
clutch & stop.
e. Wom out knurl or teeth on meter triP bar. e. Replace knurl F1687 or meter trip bar
F1686.
Needle breakage. a. Obstruction in plunger slots, such as a. Clean out needle slots in plunger.
sticks, stones, etc.
b. Bent tines or frame on feed fork. b. Repair feed fork.
c. Needles timed too early. c. Check needle timing. See needle timing,
page 19.
Erratic action of tension a. Bent or dull points on star wheel. a.Straighten and sharpen points of
control. star wheel.
b. , Restriction in oil return base. b. .Take off hose and clean out.
c. BUiiding up of uncured hay on rails and c. Clean off rails and angles.
angles of bale chamber. This can also
be Caused by excessive aphid in the
hay.
d. Tension control bypass valve not d. Use clean oiL Replace filter.
working properly caused by dirt or
other toreign material .

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 e. Wrong grade and weight of oil. e. Use Standard Oil Co. AW46 or
equivalent. Be sure tank is filled up to 1"
from the top of the tank, when the ram or /c-:·
rams are depressed. L
f. Oil level too low. f. Fill tension control oil level to 3/" from the
top.when tension control cylinders
are retracted.
g. Water in oil tank. g. Check for water and rl!place with fresh oil
as needed
Bales of uneven density a. Feed fork and/orfeedarm not adjusted a. See feed system adjustment, page 27.
(crooked bales) property.
b. Pickup teeth not working property. b. Check condition of pickup tooth bar
bearing, pin, and cam. Replace as
needed.
c. Bushing and clips on feed tines worn c. Check condition of feed tine bushings and
causing feed tinesto drag. Clips. Replace as needed.
d. Pickup beH slipping. d. Tighten pickup beH.
e. Feedfork is tilted down towards deck. e. Check torque shalt bearing.

TROUBLE SHOOTING
TWINE KNOTTERS ONLY

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Knots hanging on a. Dull twine knife. a.Sharpen twine knife.
bill hook. b. Loose tension on twine holder. b. Tighten springs on twine holder.
c. Foreign material in twine holder. c. Clean twine holder.
d. Worn twine disc. d. Replace twine disc and holder.
e. Twine too light or inferior grade of twine. e. Use heavier knot strength twine or better
grade of twine
Knot on top twine only. a. Improper needle adjustment. a See needle adjustment, page 21.
b. Improper twine finger adjustment. b. See twine linger adjustment, page 22.
c. Top hay dog not working. c. Replace hay dog spring if broken.
d. Hay dogs worn so they do not hold the d. Replace worn hay dogs.
hay properly.
e. Not enough tension on the twine. e. Adjust tension on the twine so that twine
will not cast out (about 3lbs. pull).

Knot on bottom twine a.. Bale tension too tight or hay too a Release tension on tension control.
only. damp.
b. Uneven twine. b. Use a good grade of twine.
c. Noi enough tension on twine holder c. See twine holder, page 22.
spring.
No knot on either end. a. Ends of knot too short and twine knot a. Loosen twine holder.
pulls out.
b. Twine breaks between twine disc and b. Twine holder too tight. See twine holder,
bill hook. page 22.

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 TROUBLE SHOOTING
WIRE KNOTTERS ONLY

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Needle doesn't cany a. Wire tangled in can. a. Check wire in can.
wire to gripper. b. Wire tangles through guides and b. Check wire through guides and needles,
needle heads. making sure'it runs freely.
c. Wire guides on bottom of bale chamber c. See wire needle adjustment, page 24.
not aligned with needle rollers.
d. Womguide rollers. d. Replace worn guides.
Wire wraps and breaks a. Needles are out of alignment with a. Seewire needle adjustment, page 24.
off on twistershaft. knotter.
Short length of wire a. Hooks are advanced too far. a. Adjust hook to cut at 2 to 3 o'clock.
breaks off and wraps on b. Wire pulls too hand through bale. b. Check bale density. Feed fork adjustment
twister shaft. may be necessary, see page 27.
NO'twist on bottom wire, a. Twister hooks too low. a. Adjust twister hooks. Seepage 25.
b. Needles out of alignment. b. See wire needle adjustment, page 24 .
No twist on top wire. a. Grippers need adjustment. a. Check gripper adjustment, page 25.
b. Tension control not working properly. b. See tension control, page 34..
c. Needle out of line , c. See wire needle adjustment, page 24.
Wire breaks at bottom 01 a. Twister hooks too low. a. See hOOk adjustment, page 25.
the twist. b. Too much tension between wire holder b. See twister hook and wire hOlder
rod and twister shaft. adjustment, page 25.
c. Too much tension on hay. c. Reduce tenSion control pressure.

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 370/270
ADVERSE CONDITION PICKUP
"
~,

REF, 48 F0006410
NO,
PAAT
NO, DESCRIPTION 49 WlKOOOO5OO
Bushing (4 used)
1f.!"l.odcvriasher L ,
50 NCHOOOOSOO 'h" NC Cap Screw
1 FOOOI225 Pickup Finger (66 used) 51 SCCOOOO503 1h" x 1 y"," NC Cap Screw
2 FOOO0100 Pickup Finger Guide (78 used) 52 NCEOOOO500 W' NC Esn. Nut
3 FOOO010l Pickup Finger Guide Short 63 SFCOOOO207 0/'0" x 2 V.'tNFCap Screw
(48 used) (60 used)
4 BAAOOl8482 Tooth Bar (6 used) 54 WLK0003125 ¥Is" Lockwasher
5 SHFOOI8483 Pin Shan (6 used) 55 NFE0003125 'A." NF Esn. Nut
6 BAAOOI1323' Tooth Bar Laver (6 used) 56 SMTOOOO202 ISAs"x 1" NCThruss Head
7 SCOOOOO504 W' x 1 W NC Flat Head Cap Screw Machine Screw
(6 used) 57 NCH0003125 0/,," NC Hex Nut
8 BSHOOO6231 Bushing Tooth Bar (6 used) 58 SCC0000202 0/,." x I" NC Cap Screw
9 BRGOOO2029 Cam Follower Bearing (6 used)
10 NCHOOOOSOO '12" NC Hex Nut (6 used) REF, PART
11 CAMOOO2029 NO, NO, DESCRIPTION
Cam Lever Complete (6 used)
12 FOOO81 02 Bearing Pickup Shaft (2 used)
13 PFR0020706 P,ickup Frame 59 SCCOOO0203 0/,. x 1 VOl" NC Cap Screw
It

14 SHFOOl8480 Pickup Aeal Assembly (4 used)

15 BAG0006219 Tooth Bar Bearing (12 used) 60 scC0000201 ¥lo" x :V,," NC Cap Screw
16 WASOO11459 Washer Tooth Bearing Bar (24 used) (24 used)
17 FOO07151 Fender Flare LH. Inside 51 SCCOOO0309 'Yo" x 2 '1'," NC Cap Screw (2 used)
18 FOOO7194 Pickup Lin Bracket 62 WLKOO00375 'Yo" Lockwasher (6 used)
19 FOOOB383 Flangette (2 used) 63 NCHOOOO375 :V." NC Hex Nut (6 used)
20 F0006380 Bearing Only (2 used) 64 SCCOOOO302 'Yo" xl" NC Cap Screw (2 used)
21 F0008382 Flangette WfZerl< (2 used) 55 SMTOOOO201 0/,," x:Y,," Thruss Head
22 FOOO6381 Locking Collar (2 used) Machine Screw (4 used)
23 ZZOOOOl09 0/>," Zerl< Fitting (2 usad) 66 SCCOOOO205 o/UI" x 1 0/./' NC Cap Screw
24 BAROO18479 Bottom Stripper Bar (4 used)
25 SHDOOO5253 R.H, Fender Flare 57 SMSOOOOln 0/18" x 1" NC Whi2 Lock Bort
26 SHDOO13975 Access Cover (2 used)
27 SHD0020832 R.H, Deflector 68 scc0000504 '12" xl 'h" NC Cap Screw (2 used)
28 PCY0020861 R.H, Fender'Assembly 69 scc0000305 o/e" x 10/.. " NC Cap Screw (2 used)
29 SHDOOll344 Short Fender Extension 70 SMTOOOO100 v." x 1/2" NC Thruss Head
30 STAOOO6253 O~tside Stripper Machine Screw (2 used)
31 STROOO6209 Center Stripper (21 used) 71 WLKOOOO250 1/..... Lockwasher (2 used)
32 STAOOl8478 Inside Stripper 72 NCG0003125 0/,," NC Gripe(, Nut (42 used)
33 MNTOO11313 Stripper Mount Angle (2 used) 73 SHDOO11309 LH, Deflector
34 FOOO7175 Bearing L.H. Pickup Mounting 74 AUGOO18799 Auger
35 FOOO7382 Bearing R.H. Pickup Mounting 75 HSNOO17559 Auger Bearing Housing
36 PLTOO11331 Spring Plate 76 CRB3750200 'Yo" x 2 NC Carriage Bolt
37 MNTOOl8475 Top Stripper Mount n CRB5004000 'h" x 4 NC Carriage Boll
3B MNTOOl8911 Extension Sheet Mount 78 SHM0020501 Auger Drive Shim
79 AUGOO187n Auger Trough ... ~

39 SHDOO20829 Extension Sheet

40 FOOO7154 Spring (4 used) eo SPCOO17669 Idler Sprocket Spacer
41 MNT0020470 Pickup Spring Anchor 81 SPKOOO2318 Idler Sprocket
42 FOOO7156 , Spring Plate 52 NCHOOO5000 1h" NC Hex Nut
43 MNTOOl 131 I Inside Fender Mount 83 SPKOOO4OO3O Sprocket 40830/11/4" Bore
44 PCYOO20463 Pickup R.H, End Plate 84 BAC0067010 Bearing Cup (2 used)
45 SHMOO17597 Pickup Mounting Stripper 85 WASOO15763 10ga Washer (2 used)
46 FOOOO096 Eyebolt for Lift Spring (4 used) 86 FOOO8080 1 V.." NF Esna Jam Nut
47 WCTOOOO500 "h" Cutwash'er 87 ZZOO00450 VC .. xV.... x1 Va" Key Stock
(2 used)
88 BRGOO67000 Bearing
89 AUGOO20B30 Auger Scraper
90 CHN0040125 40 Chain 125 P 125P
91 FOOO4074 Connecting Unk RC 40
92 FOOO4073 Offset Link AC 40
93 BSHOOO1610 1 o/a ,. Bushing
94 SPK0040045 Sprocket
95 SHDOO21013 Auger Drive Chain Shield
96 SMSOOOO198 0/16" x V2" Whiz Botts (4) (4 used)
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1
 WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its con-
stituents are known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects, and other repro-
ductive harm.

Battery posts, terminals and related accesso-

ries contain lead and lead compounds, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.

Other chemicals in this vehicle are also known

to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive harm.