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    John Deere 457 Roundbaler help

    Supa Dexta, Thats a good idea on the teeth.I haven't replaced any as the baler had all it's teeth and straight when i got the baler and they look good-but,i never thought about them being too short.I will have to figure out the proper length they are suppose to be and check it out. thanks!!
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    John Deere 457 Roundbaler help

    Supa Dexta, Thanks for the post,very informative.You did a good job on the picture and pointing out the various problems you have had. I, unfortunately am technologically challenged and do good just to type on here. :lol2: I have not been back on this subject because i did not have anything...
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    John Deere 457 Roundbaler help

    Sorry,i have been away from the computer this afternoon so just getting back to your questions. cowski, Good idea on the upper roller scrapper.It looks ok but i am going to have to find out in the manual if it is within specs. hurleyjd, No the hay was not cut with a mower conditioner--i don't...
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    John Deere 457 Roundbaler help

    cowski, I know what your saying about the starter roller because that would be the logical place in my mind. The only roller on the baler that is wrapping is the top idler roller which is at the top of the baler almost directly above the starter roller.It is just behind the take-up arm roller.
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    John Deere 457 Roundbaler help

    hurleyjd, I do have a manual for the baler.I will look again but i have seen nothing about a scraper near the top idler roller where i am having the problem. I know it's hard trying to diagnose something over the internet and i appreciate your trying to help.
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    John Deere 457 Roundbaler help

    herefordlover, Can you remember if you have ever had the hay wrap up on the top idler roller i was talking about ? My baler is not a silage special but in looking at the parts manual i don't see much difference in the basic design.I wonder how they are able to bale high moisture silage...
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    John Deere 457 Roundbaler help

    hurleyjd, Thank you very much for the suggestion.I will check the cams tomorrow if i get time. Anybody have any idea what would cause hay to wrap under the belts on the top idler roller ?
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    John Deere 457 Roundbaler help

    Hate to have to ask but i need help-advise with this baler.I recently purchased this baler from a relative who deals in used equipment.He purchased the baler directly from the farmer who had the baler since new.Baler has had some bales thru it but looks new.It has mega-wide pickup,bale...
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