Roto-bailer belts

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   I'm trying to put a couple of new upper belts on my Roto-bailer.  I had them made the same length as the old ones which was 70 1/2 inches instead of 72 as specified in the manual.  Now, I can't get them to come together so I can join the lacing.  How do i get the rollers pulled together to accomplish this?  I tried opening the trip latches and pulling the trip arms out but that pulls the lower roll out as the top roll comes down and I don't seem to gain anything. Is there another method?  Do I need to unhook the two discharge springs and if so how do I do that?  I have been using a load strap with a ratchet to apply pressure but haven't been able to get it done.   Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.  DaleinSWWI

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DaleinWI Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 27 Oct 2009 Location: La Farge, WI Points: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote DaleinWI Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Roto-bailer belts Posted: 31 Oct 2010 at 11:09pm
	I'm trying to put a couple of new upper belts on my Roto-bailer. I had them made the same length as the old ones which was 70 1/2 inches instead of 72 as specified in the manual. Now, I can't get them to come together so I can join the lacing. How do i get the rollers pulled together to accomplish this? I tried opening the trip latches and pulling the trip arms out but that pulls the lower roll out as the top roll comes down and I don't seem to gain anything. Is there another method? Do I need to unhook the two discharge springs and if so how do I do that? I have been using a load strap with a ratchet to apply pressure but haven't been able to get it done. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me. DaleinSWWI

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Matt MN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Silver lake MN Points: 1491	Post Options Post Reply Quote Matt MN Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Nov 2010 at 7:45am
	Well, I am not sure where you get the 70 1/2" from but I believe all rotobalers require the 5.5” x 72” upper belts. that may be your problem? those homemade belts are too short.
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DaleinWI Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 27 Oct 2009 Location: La Farge, WI Points: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote DaleinWI Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Nov 2010 at 2:27pm
	Matt, You may be right but I cut off two endless belts (Probably Original?) and they both measured right at 70 and 1/2 inches. So, that is what I had the man make me up. I haven't measured what he made but have assumed and expect he has them at the length I requested. Thanks for your input. DaleinWI

KY Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Kentucky Points: 362	Post Options Post Reply Quote KY Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Nov 2010 at 2:58pm
	Sounds to me like you need to replace all the belts at one time. If a few are tighter than the others im sure it will not bale correctly. Prior experiences with a rotobaler has shown me everything needs to be just right for it to operate correctly.

Ken McGregor Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Strathroy, Ont Points: 142	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ken McGregor Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Nov 2010 at 4:26pm
	The easiest method of loosening the belts is to put a "jackall" jack under the bottom roller and lift it up. All belts will then be loose. I have carried an old Chryser type car jack on each of my balers for years. This will always save you a lot of frustration in the field when things "bung-up" Believe me, things do!!! regards, Ken McGregor

greengenes Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 01 Nov 2010 Location: Springfield, Mo Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote greengenes Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Nov 2010 at 11:56pm
	Anyone, Am looking for dealers or individuals looking to rid themselves of any or all roto baler parts inventories. My brother has 5 balers and has a hard time finding parts to keep his running. please reply if you know of any. Thanks Gene

DaleinWI Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 27 Oct 2009 Location: La Farge, WI Points: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote DaleinWI Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Nov 2010 at 10:34pm
	The belts are on! Thanks a lot fellows for all the help. Would say though that it is quite a job to get the lacing fast together. The older belts are a bit loose but I think the newer ones will stretch some and it will be about right. Gene, I'm quite a step from you but I know of a salvage yard near here that has three old rotobailers. Dale