NH277 Square baler

**Ross** · #1 04/27/15, 08:27 PM

Just got it and it should work but it is an odd duck! Anyone ever have one? Anything to know??

farmerDale · #2 04/27/15, 10:49 PM

Before you spin him over, make sure he is timed properly. You do not want to be breaking needles unnecessarily. What do you feel is odd about it?

**Ross** · #3 04/28/15, 05:42 AM

The feed assist over the sweep for a start. The lock for the sweep, the lever for the tongue swing release.

farmerDale · #4 04/28/15, 09:15 AM

I guess being it is the only square baler I have had, it is all normal to me! lol

**Ross** · #5 04/28/15, 05:43 PM

I have a 315 which i like but the 277 has Hydroformatic (?) for bale tension. Supposed to be a plus so i have heard.

kycrawler · #6 05/02/15, 11:06 PM

Buy a service manual . Check the timing . Do not over grease the knotters . Do not pressure wash knotters blow off with compressed air . Sharpen or replace twine knives . Make sure the hay wedges are in the bale chamber and the springs are not broken on the hay dogs . Check for big grooves worn in the needles where the twine goes through it there are big grooves weld or braze them shut and polish smooth . Check to make sure plunger safety stop moves and the spring is good . Check the gear box oil . Lube the drive chains . Put some good twine in it and bust a few bales and feed them through by hand to see if she is gonna tie or why not . 277 should be a good baler if it was taken care of .