Rebearing a Baler Part 1: Removing the Belts

We started the process of rebearing our baler for this coming hay season. In the first episode we are removing the belts so the rollers can be taken out of the baler. Enjoy the video and don't forget to COMMENT, LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!

[@piperdoug428]

Yeah we run 2 of the 568, got all new belts (ouch) and gonna start the bearing overhaul

[@bobblack3870]

I watched all 3 parts. What a big job! How many bales? First time any bearings were replaced? Are the bearings greaseable or not? Replacement because they exhibit a problem or as preventative?

[@noblevlogs7542]

This baler we just bought this year and I believe it had 15000 bales. Some of the bearings had been replaced on the baler that we could tell but quite a few were still from factory. You can tell if it was from factory if the bearing still has John Deere green paint on the seals. These bearings are not greaseable they are sealed bearings. We did this so then that way we shouldn't have to worry about a bearing going out in the field when there is hay that needs to be put up.

[@bobblack3870]

@@noblevlogs7542 Now I understand and fully support your decision. My baler has 10k and just now is starting to reveal bearing problems. First ones are those "sealed" bearings that cannot be greased. They are truly a PITA, take loads of time and are rarely easy to get out.