Masswy Ferson MF3 baler.. flywheel wont turn

[hophornbeam]

It is not something I have specifically done, but it is something that I would try. Protect the plunger face with a timber, somehow wedge another timber in the chamber, place the jack between the timbers and start jacking at the same time watching for any movement. Be careful to watch for the jack twisting which will lead to it kicking sideways quite vilently. Keep your appendages out of the chamber when the jack is under pressure. This should 'unfreeze' the plunger. Here is another thought - make sure there is nothing behind the plunger locking in place by accident in some not so obvious location- a loose bolt, broken steel, etc..

 

[TomSeller]

Does the plunger itself disassemble? Probably not from here it is located now, but that thought crossed my mind.

 

[Ed of all trades]

I saw in the video that the needles were half way up and the stop that protects them might be up. Grab the bar that the needles are mounted to and pull it back so the needles retract out of the bale chamber. See what that does.

 

[rdbigfarmboy]

I had a 3 a 9 and a 12. When the chamber slides and plunger are that worn park it get another newer better baler.
A bottle jack laying on its side wont work much.
Like I said I wore 3 of these out.

 

[macecase]

I just purchased A MF 3 Baler. I got it home and attached it to my Ford 8 N. When I gave it power, nothing happened in my tractor almost died. I went to turn the flywheel by hand but it will not budge. Any thoughts on what this could be? This is my first baler. The previous owner said it worked just fine. But, it looks like it has set for a year or two.

I have the baler and it won't work. I would consider selling parts if anybody needs them.