## New Holland Ford Hayliner 273: A Versatile and High-Performance Baler

**Introduction**

The New Holland Ford Hayliner 273 is a robust and versatile round baler designed to meet the demanding needs of modern hay operations. With its advanced features, exceptional productivity, and user-friendly design, the Hayliner 273 sets the benchmark for efficient and effective baling operations.

**Technical Specifications**

* Bale Diameter: 4' x 4' (1220 x 1220 mm)
* Bale Weight: Up to 2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
* Maximum Bale Density: 40 lbs./cu. ft. (640 kg/m³)
* Net Wrap Capacity: Up to 10 rolls
* Twine Wrap Capacity: Up to 12 rolls

**Features**

### Advance Bale Formation

* Patented OptiForm™ Bale Formation System: Ensures consistent and uniform bale shape, reducing waste and maximizing value.
* Heavy-Duty Bale Chamber: Constructed from durable materials, the bale chamber withstands the rigors of intensive baling operations.
* Variable-Speed Pickup: Adjusts automatically to match the ground speed, ensuring smooth and efficient pickup of windrows.
* Integral Chaff Deflector: Effectively directs chaff away from the pickup area, minimizing crop loss and enhancing bale quality.

### Unrivaled Productivity

* High-Capacity Rotor: The heavy-duty rotor with aggressive tines provides exceptional throughput and consistent bale formation.
* Fast and Efficient Netting: The advanced netting system wraps bales securely and rapidly, minimizing downtime and increasing productivity.
* Dual Twine Binding: The use of two twine binders ensures secure and consistent wrapping, reducing bale damage and losses.

### Operator Comfort and Convenience

* Spacious Operator Station: Provides a comfortable and ergonomic environment for extended baling sessions.
* Intuitive Controls: User-friendly controls allow for precise and efficient operation.
* Real-Time Monitoring: An onboard display provides vital information about bale density, moisture content, and other parameters.
* Semi-Automatic Greasing System: Automatically lubricates critical components, minimizing maintenance downtime and prolonging equipment life.

### Versatile and Adaptable

* Bale Selector: Allows operators to select the desired bale density and size, meeting the specific needs of different crops and applications.
* Adjustable Tongue: The tongue features multiple adjustment points, enabling it to accommodate different tractors and baling conditions.
* Hydraulic Drop Floor: Provides a convenient and efficient way to unload bales, reducing manual labor and maximizing efficiency.

**Conclusion**

The New Holland Ford Hayliner 273 is the ideal choice for farmers and contractors seeking a high-performance, versatile, and user-friendly round baler. Its advanced features, exceptional productivity, and operator comfort make it the perfect solution for maximizing hay harvesting efficiency and profitability.

It is complete operator's maintenance manual for New Holland/Ford Hayliner model:
273

Language: English
Number of pages: 68

Contents:

FACTORY OPTIONS . . . .. . .. . . ... . .......... .. . ... ... ... .. .. .. .. . . .. 5
SAFETY .................................................................... 5
OPERATION
Attaching Engine Baler to Tractor ...................... 8
Attaching P.T.O. Baler to Tractor ........................ 6
Bale Counter ........................................................ 13
Engine Air Cleaners ............................................ 9
Engine Belt Tightener . ... .................................... 8
Engine Hand Primer ............................................ 9
Engine Overtheating Safety Switch .................... 9
Starting the Baler ................................................ 14
Threading the Twine Baler .................................. 10
Threading the Wire Baler .................................... 11
Towing Baler on Public Highways ...................... 9
Transporting Baler ...... . ... ... . ................................ 9
Unplugging the Baler .......................................... 15
Windrow Preparation . . .. . . ........... . ........................ 14
Wire Splicer ... . .................................................... 12
LUBRICATION .. .. . . .. . ... .. . .. . .. .. .. .. . . . .. . . .. . . . ... . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. 15
BALER ADJUSTMENT
Bale Length .. .... .. .. .. .. .. . .. .... .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .. 33
Bale Shape- Adjustable Feeder Back ................ 24
Bale Shape - Feeder Carriage Penetration ........ 23
Bale Neight ................ . .... . .................................. 33
Flywheel Shear Bolt ...... .. ...................... .......... .... 20
Knotter/Twister Brake ....................................... . 33
Knotter/Twister Drive Shear Bolt .......... . ............. 32
Knotter/Twister Stop .......................................... 32
Metering Wheel ......... .... . .................................... 33
Needle Drive Timing .......................................... 30
Needle Latch ...... ............... ................................... 32
Needle Penetration ................................ .............. 30
Pickup Drive Over-Running Clutch ...................... 21
Pickup Drive Slip Clutch ........ ............ .................. 21
Pickup Flotation Spring ......... ........ ......... ..... ......... 22
Pickup Guide Wheel . . ....................................... . 22
Pickup Windguard .................. ............................ 22
Plunger Bearing and Knife .................................. 25
P.T.O. Drive Over-Running Clutch ...................... 20
P.T.O. Drive Slip Clutch .................................. .... 21
BALER MAINTENANCE
Drive Chains .. . .... . ................................... ...... . ..... . 3 5
Engine ......... ....................................................... 26
Feeder Carriage Maintenance .......................... . ... 29
"Loctite" . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . ... . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Main Gear Box ................................................... . 3 5
Metering Wheel .. ...... ........ ............................... ... 33
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Over-Running Clutches ........................................ 35
Pickup Cam Follower .......................................... 27
Pickup Fingers - Standard Pickup .................... 3 5
Pickup Fingers - Supersweep Pickup .. ........ .... . . 36
Pickup Tooth Pipe ................................................ 36
Plunger Bearing and Knife Adjustment ................ 25
P.T.O. Drive ........................................................ 35
BALER SERVICE CHART .. ..... .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . ..... .. .... .. .. 38
KNOTTER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Bill Hook ... . ................. . . ... . ............ . ...................... 44
Knife Arm ........................................................... 44
Knotter Mounting Bolts ............................ ......... . 43
Knotter Stack End Play ..................... ................. .. 43
Needl·es .............................................................. 40
Servicing the Knotter Stack ................................ 42
Twine Disc Timing .............................................. 43
Twine Finger ...................................................... 40
Twine Holder ...................................................... 43
KNOTTER SERVICE CHART .. ...... .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. .... .... .. 46
TWISTER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Cam Follower Clearance ................... . ........ ........ . . 57
Forming the Twist .............................................. 49
Needles ................................................................ 54
Systematic Twister Adjustment ......................... . 59
Twister Frame Height .......................................... 54
Twister Hook Drive Chain .................................. 58
Twister Hook Height .......................................... 56
Twister Hook Timing .......................................... 56
Twister Stack Assembly ...................................... 50
Twister Stack Disassembly .................................... 50
Twist Wrapper .................................................... 56
Wire and Twist Guide ... . ...................................... 58
Wire Guide and Roller Assemblies .................... 54
Wire Guide .. ........................................................ 56
Wire Shear Clamp .............................................. 57
TWISTER SERVICE CHART .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. . .. .. ..... .. .. ... .. . 60
ATTACHMENTS
Bale Thrower ........................................ .............. 64
Hydroformatic Bale Tension Control .................. 63
Pickup Lift ............ ...................... ........................ 62
Wagon Hitch and Loading Chute ... ..................... 62
STORING THE BALER ...... . .................................... . . . 65
ORDERING SERVICE PARTS .................................... 65
SPECIFICATIONS ...................... . . ............................. . 66