How to Customize a John Deere 530 Round Baler With a Bale Kicker

Hay bales do not just naturally appear in those shapely and symmetrical square or round bales that can be seen on country drives. The bales are made by a farm machine known as a "baler." The John Deere 430 is a round baler that scoops up loose hay and binds it up into the tight bales we all know by sight. The kicker is a mechanism that pushes, or "kicks" the tied bales from a hatch at the rear of the baler. If the kicker ever stops functioning and needs replacement, or if the owner simply wants a new one, an aftermarket kicker can be installed.

Things You'll Need

• Socket set
• Replacement kicker

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Check to make sure the power to the baler is turned off.

   • 2

     Pull the latch on the rear hatch aside and lift the hatch up. Push upwards until the hatch locks into place.

   • 3

     Find the old kicker situated at the bottom of the compartment, situated between the two hydraulic arms.

   • 4

     Remove the mounting bolts on the old kicker and pull it out by hand. Set the new kicker in place and insert the mounting bolts. Tighten them with the socket set.

   • 5

     Slide the latch over and shut the hatch. Start the baler up and test it to make sure it works.