I picked up an old John Deere 24t baler this weekend and am hunting a manual for it. I've seen several for sale on ebay and different websites, and some of them reference old models and new models. Does anyone know if there is a significant difference among the years that they were made (if I understand correctly, the model was produced from somewhere in the 60's to maybe the late 70's or early 80's, but I don't know that to be a fact either).
Anyway, I'm looking for a manual for it, but want to get the right one, just in case there is a difference. The Serial number is 053315 E if that matters. Also, just curious if there is anything in general to be aware of regarding these balers. We have always square baled but had a custom baler do the baling for us. Due to reliability and scheduling problems, I've decided to take on doing this myself. I bought a small New Idea roller to do most of the hay, but want to do some square bales as well, so I just need a relatively easy to use (relative for a square baler being the key) to do a couple hundred each year and I plan on rolling the rest.
The unit itself seems to be in good shape. It has been shed-kept and baled hay last year. The seller showed me the hay it baled, and it looked like pretty good bales. I plan on giving it a try in the next few weeks, after I get a manual and go through all the set-up and PMs and make sure things are in time and don't crash into each other.
Any information anybody has and is willing to share would be appreciated.
Good luck and take care.
Anyway, I'm looking for a manual for it, but want to get the right one, just in case there is a difference. The Serial number is 053315 E if that matters. Also, just curious if there is anything in general to be aware of regarding these balers. We have always square baled but had a custom baler do the baling for us. Due to reliability and scheduling problems, I've decided to take on doing this myself. I bought a small New Idea roller to do most of the hay, but want to do some square bales as well, so I just need a relatively easy to use (relative for a square baler being the key) to do a couple hundred each year and I plan on rolling the rest.
The unit itself seems to be in good shape. It has been shed-kept and baled hay last year. The seller showed me the hay it baled, and it looked like pretty good bales. I plan on giving it a try in the next few weeks, after I get a manual and go through all the set-up and PMs and make sure things are in time and don't crash into each other.
Any information anybody has and is willing to share would be appreciated.
Good luck and take care.