Ford 532 & 542 Hay Baler Manual
Product Description
This operator’s manual covers the operation, adjustment, and maintenance of the Ford 532 and 542 hay balers. Includes diagrams, photographs, and clear instructions to help keep your baler running smoothly and producing quality bales.
A must-have resource for anyone who owns or works with a Ford 532 or 542 hay baler.
Covers All Years and Serial Numbers – Other websites sell manuals that are incomplete or only cover a specific year of the machine. This manual is guaranteed to be complete and to cover your machine's model year and serial number.
Table of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
OPERATION
- General Haying Information
- Attaching the Hay Baler
- Transporting the Hay Baler
- Baler Jack
- Operating Techniques
ADJUSTMENTS
- Pick-Up Height
- Pick-Up Counterbalance Springs
- Hay Hold-Down Assembly
- Pick-Up Drive Belt
- Bale Tension
- Bale Wedges. Feed Baffle and Hay Deflector
- Feed Platform Access Door
- Timing Inner Feed Fork
- Timing Outer Feed Fork
- Feed Forks
- Hay Dogs
- Adjusting Drive Chains
- Friction Clutch
- Clutch Bellcrank
- Needle Rebound Dog
- Needle Yoke Brake
- Bale Length
- Metering Wheel
- Plunger Headlock
- Plunger Adjustments
- Timing Procedure-Needles to Plunger
KNOTT ER OPERATION
KNOTT ER ADJUSTMENTS
- Proper Height and Clearance of Needles
- Threading the Needles
- Twine Fingers
- Twine Disc
- Twine Holder
- Bill Hook
- Knife and Stripper
- Twine Tension
TWISTER OPERATION
TWISTER ADJUSTMENTS
- Threading the Needles
- Wire Twister Shahs
- Proper Height and Clearance of Needles
- Roller Guides and Sheave Guides
- Wire Twister Fingers
- Top Wire Guides
- Wire Deflector Rods
- Twister Shaft Drive Chain
- Knife to Block
- Knife Guards
- Ring Gear and Pinion
- Cam Follower Bearing
TROUBLE SHOOTING
General Trouble Shooting
Knotter Trouble Shooting
Twister Trouble Shooting
LUBRICATION
MAINTENANCE
- Wheels and Tire
- Main Gear Box
- Feed Fork Drive Box
- Knives
- Discs
- Pick-Up Assembly
Knotter Assembly
STORAGE
ACCESSORIES
HYDRAULIC BALE TENSION
ATTACHMENT OPERATION
FINAL CHECK BEFORE
FIELD OPERATION
Manual Details
Pages: 69
Years and Serial Numbers: Covers all years and serial numbers
Models: 532 & 542
Make: Ford
Manual Code: 42053220
Manual Type: Operators Manual
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