Twine Troubleshooting
Oct 05, 2020 New Holland 275 square baler - good condition, wire tie, 540 PTO. We have stored it inside since we have owned it. We bought this baler at a farm auction 2 years ago. The owner told us after we bought it that it is a good baler and that we would be happy with it. We bought it to keep on hand in c. Buyer's premium included in price USD $60.00 NH 275 SQUARE BALER W/ SHAFT.
The knot did not strip off the billhook
There’s a simple knot in twine over the bale but no knot in needle twine
There’s a simple knot in the needle twine
The twine breaks at the knot
Twine in the knot is ragged
There’s a simple knot in twine over the bale but no knot in needle twine
There’s a simple knot in the needle twine
The twine breaks at the knot
Twine in the knot is ragged
There’s no knot in either twine
I’m getting a double bow knot
The twine ends are frayed or uneven
I’m running into other issues
How to pinpoint the problem
I’m getting a double bow knot
The twine ends are frayed or uneven
I’m running into other issues
How to pinpoint the problem
New Holland 275 Square Baler Parts
Problem: The knot did not strip off the billhook.
Excessive billhook tension can cause this; decrease tension. Or the billhook may need replacing if it’s rough, worn or bent. Is the knife arm not rubbing the billhook? Adjust or replace it. If the knife arm does not travel far enough, check lobe in cam gear and knife arm roller.
Problem: There’s a simple knot in twine over the bale but no knot in needle twine.
It could be caused by improper twine finger action; adjust to baler manual specifications. Or the needle did not place twine in twine disc, so adjust the needle to specifications and check tensioner at twine box. See if hay dogs are malfunctioning.
Problem: There’s a simple knot in the needle twine.
The twine pulled out of the twine disc. Tighten twine holder and decrease twine box tension.
Problem: The twine breaks at the knot.
Sharp edges may be in the knife arm; smooth the knife arm or replace it. Or you may have too much bale tension; decreasing tension should fix it.
Problem: Twine in the knot is ragged.
The twine holder is too tight, which doesn’t allow the billhook to borrow twine when it rotates. To repair, loosen the twine holder.
Problem: There’s no knot in either twine.
Look for a lost or sheared pin in billhook pinion gear. Inspect the trigger roller and trigger pin. Check that trigger is not bent.
Problem: I’m getting a double bow knot.
This means the billhook tension is too light or that the billhook pinion gear has too much wear. Try tightening billhook tension or replacing billhook pinion gear.
Problem: The twine ends are frayed or uneven.
Problem: I’m running into other issues.
Is the hay being baled when it’s too green or wet?
How to pinpoint the problem.
When you find yourself at the end of your rope, trip the knotter mechanism and run the tying cycle through slowly. Most of the time the problem can be pinpointed when the tying cycle can be viewed in its entirety.
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Twine Troubleshooting
The knot did not strip off the billhook
There’s a simple knot in twine over the bale but no knot in needle twine
There’s a simple knot in the needle twine
The twine breaks at the knot
Twine in the knot is ragged
There’s a simple knot in twine over the bale but no knot in needle twine
There’s a simple knot in the needle twine
The twine breaks at the knot
Twine in the knot is ragged
There’s no knot in either twine
I’m getting a double bow knot
The twine ends are frayed or uneven
I’m running into other issues
How to pinpoint the problem
I’m getting a double bow knot
The twine ends are frayed or uneven
I’m running into other issues
How to pinpoint the problem
Problem: The knot did not strip off the billhook.
Excessive billhook tension can cause this; decrease tension. Or the billhook may need replacing if it’s rough, worn or bent. Is the knife arm not rubbing the billhook? Adjust or replace it. If the knife arm does not travel far enough, check lobe in cam gear and knife arm roller.
Problem: There’s a simple knot in twine over the bale but no knot in needle twine.
It could be caused by improper twine finger action; adjust to baler manual specifications. Or the needle did not place twine in twine disc, so adjust the needle to specifications and check tensioner at twine box. See if hay dogs are malfunctioning.
Problem: There’s a simple knot in the needle twine.
The twine pulled out of the twine disc. Tighten twine holder and decrease twine box tension.
Problem: The twine breaks at the knot.
Sharp edges may be in the knife arm; smooth the knife arm or replace it. Or you may have too much bale tension; decreasing tension should fix it.
Problem: Twine in the knot is ragged.
The twine holder is too tight, which doesn’t allow the billhook to borrow twine when it rotates. To repair, loosen the twine holder.
Problem: There’s no knot in either twine.
Look for a lost or sheared pin in billhook pinion gear. Inspect the trigger roller and trigger pin. Check that trigger is not bent.
Problem: I’m getting a double bow knot.
This means the billhook tension is too light or that the billhook pinion gear has too much wear. Try tightening billhook tension or replacing billhook pinion gear.
Problem: The twine ends are frayed or uneven.
New Holland 275 Baler Timing
Problem: I’m running into other issues.
Is the hay being baled when it’s too green or wet?
Hesston Square Baler
How to pinpoint the problem.
New Holland 275 Square Baler Specs Chart
When you find yourself at the end of your rope, trip the knotter mechanism and run the tying cycle through slowly. Most of the time the problem can be pinpointed when the tying cycle can be viewed in its entirety.