John Deere

MODEL:
336 Series Balers

THIS IS A MANUAL PRODUCED BY JENSALES INC. WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION OF

JOHN DEERE OR IT'S SUCCESSORS. JOHN DEERE AND IT'S SUCCESSORS
ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE QUALITY OR ACCURACY OF THIS MANUAL.

TRADE MARKS AND TRADE NAMES CONTAINED AND USED HEREIN ARE THOSE OF OTHERS,
AND ARE USED HERE IN A DESCRIPTIVE SENSE TO REFER TO THE PRODUCTS OF OTHERS.

JD-O-OME53642
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Contents
Page

Safety Suggestions ................................................................................. 2

Identification Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3

Operation .........................................................................................c. 4

Storage ........................................................................................... 17

Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18

Service ........................................................................................... 21

Trouble Shooting .................................................................................. 39

Attachments ...................................................................................... 51

Assembly ......................................................................................... 54

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Index ............................................................................................. 63

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 Identificatiofl' Views 3

A-Auger C-Pickup Lift Crank E-.:Jack Stand G-Pickup

B-Plungerhead D-Powershaft F-Co/TIpressors

Right Front View of John Deere 336 Twine Baler

A-Feeder C-Bale Measuring Wheel E-Bale Chute G-Flywheel

B-Wire Twister D-Tension Cranks F-Needle H-Tongue

Left Rear View of John Deere 336 Wire Baler

 Operation 11

How the Knot is Tied-Twine Baler

To get a better understanding Of the operation of
your baler and the importance of the various adjust-
ments in this manual, an understanding of the tying
cycle of the baler is important. This illustrates and
describes the knotter action at various stages of one
complete knot formation.

3. The billhook (E) starts its revolution when the

gear teeth on the intermittent knotter gear haveoper-
ated the disk driving pinion and turned the disk suffi-
ciently to permit the twine holder (8) to secure both
strands of twine in the disk (A).

A-Twine Disk 8-Twine Holder

1. After the needl.e has been threaded, the end of

toe twine is held in the twine disk (A) by the twine
holder (8). As the bal~ is formed, it pulls twine from
the twine box.

F~Knife G-Needle

4. As thebillhook turns, it forms a loop of twine

around the hddkand the jaw opens to receive the
twine. The knife (F) advances ready to cut the twine
between the bill hook and disk.

NOTE: At this stage, the needle (G) begins to re-

C-Needle D-Knife Arm E-Billhook cede-leaving twine in the disk which will be held
there for the next knot.
2. When the bale reaches its proper length the
measuring wheel trips the tying mechanism and the
needle (C) (with the help of the tucker finger) brings
the second strand of twine through the guide on the
knife arm (0) across the bill hook and into the twine
disk (A).
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ADJUSTING KNOTTER GEARS-· ADJUSTING BEVEL GEAR AND PINION

TWINE BALER -WIRE BALER

The bevel gears must be adjusted to mesh properly

and have even heel alignment with the pinions on the
twister shafts.

A-'-Billhook Pinion
B-'-lntermiHant KnoHer
Gears
C-Twine Disk Pinion
D-O,015-inctl (0.38 mm) Adjust the bevel gears to the right or left by adding
E-Flush (0.0 gap)
or removing washers on the gear shaft in the loca-
F-Adjusing Washers
tions shown above.

The flat side of the bill hook pinion (A) must ride flush IMPORTANT: Check twister hook adjustment after
with the smooth face of the intermittent knotter gear (8) replacing bevel gears.
for longer wear life and proper alignment of bill hook.
The twister pinions may be adjusted higher by add-
The flat side of the twine disk pinion (C) must be
ing· washers between the pinions and the twister
0.000 to 0.015-inch (0.0 to 0.38 mm) from the inter-
frames.'
mittent knotter gear (8).
If the twine disk pinion (C) is more than 0.015-inch ADJUSTING INTERMITTENT DRIVE
(0.38 mm), file the flat surface of bill hook pinion (A). Do .GEAR-WI RE. BALER
the same to the twine disk pinion (C) if the bill hook
pinion is not flush with the intermittent knotter gear.
Adjust the intermittent knotter gear (8) flush against
billhook pinion (A) .by shifting washers on the needle lift
shaft. Remove knotter and shaft assembly and add
washers, as shown, to gain additional adjustment:
With intermittent knottergear (8) flush with bill hook
pinion (A), the adjusting washers (F) between the
intermittent gear and theknotter frame must be free to
rotate by hand but having a'maximum gap of 0.030"
(0.76 mm).

To eliminate tooth breakage and insure proper

mesh, the flat side of the gripper drive pinion must
be flush to 0.010-inch (0.25 mm) maximum clear-
ance from the smooth surface of the intermittent
drive gear.

Adjust gears by removing pin in needle lift shaft and

locating washers on shaft as necessary to get proper
mesh. Replace the pin in the shaft.
Bale: Cross-section ............................................... 14 in. x 18 in. (36 x 46 cm)
Length ..........................................Adjustable 12 in. to 50 in. (31 to 127 cm)
Pickup width: Inside ........................................................ 56 in. (1,43 m)
On flare ...................................................... 61 in. (1.55 m)
Pickup cylinder diameter ..................................................... 12 in. (31 cm)
Auger: Diameter ........................................................... 16 in. (41 cm)
Length ........................................................................ 51 in. (1.30 m)
Feeder opening dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (289 sq. in.) (.1864 m2) 3 in. x 23 in. (33 x 58 cm)
Plungerhead: Stroke.................................................................. 30 in. (76 cm)
Speed: Normal ..................................................... 80 strokes per minute
Height (Maximum) ................................................................. 5 ft. 7 in. (1.70 m)
Length: With bale chute and 2-joint PTO .......................................... 16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)
With bale chute and 3-joint PTO ......................................... 18 ft. 10 in. (5.74 m)
Less tongue and bale chute .............................................. 11 ft. 1 in. (3.38 m)
Width .................................................................................. 8 ft. (2.44 m)
Weight (Approximate): 336 Twine, with 2-joint PTO ............................. 2375 Ibs. (1077 kg)
336 Twine, with 3-joint PTO ............................. 2470 Ibs. (1120 kg)
336 Wire, with 2-joint PTO .............................. 2405 Ibs. (1091 kg)
336 Wire, with 3-joint PTO .............................. 2500 Ibs. (1134 kg)
Flywheel diameter .......................................................... 27 in. (69 cm)
PTO shaft speed ............................................... ASAE-SAE standard 540 rpm
Size of tractor recommended ........................................... 35 horsepower (26 kW)
Transmission: Gears .................................................... Steel cut, enclosed
Capacity .................................. 4 U.S. Ots. (3.8 I) SAE 85-140 API-GL5
Tires: R.H., (Regular) (Inflation pressure, 30 psi [1.8 bar]) ....................... 5.00 - 15 4-ply rating
R.H., (Flotation) (Inflation pressure, 20 psi [1.2 barJ) .................. 26 x 12:00 - 12 4-ply rating
L.H., (Regular) (Inflation pressure, 40 psi [2.4 bar]) ........................ 6.40 - 15 6-ply rating
L.H., (Flotation) (Inflation pressure, 30 psi [1.8 bar]) ....................... 11 L - 14 6-ply rating
Wire (336 Wire) ......................................................... 14-1/2 gauge, annealed, oiled
Wire coils (336 Wire) ................................... ASAE standard, 6,500 ft (1981 m) of wire
Wire carton size ................................... 13-1/2 in. (34 cm) sq., 6-112 in. (17 cm) wide
(Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.)
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When ordering parts, always bring with you the The baler serial number is located on the right-
model and serial number as given on the serial num- hand side of the bale case.
ber plate. By doing so, you will assist your John
Deere dealer in giving you prompt, efficient service. Baler Serial No ................................. .
For your convenience, a space is provided at right
for recording this number. Date of Purchase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19 ....
(To be filled in by purchaser.)

Index
Page
A Baler operation .......................... 10
Adjustments:
Bale measuring control. .................. 14
Bale weight ........................... 14
Belts ................................34
Bevel gears and pinion (wire) .............. 29
Billhook (twine) ........................25
Chains ...............................33
Crank safety stop .......................33
Feeder teeth .......................... 12
Grippers (wire) .........................29
Height of pickup teeth ................... 14
Intermittent drive gear (wire) ............... 29
Knife arm (twine) .......................26
Knives ...............................35
Knotter .............................. 15
Knotter drive brake ......................32
Knotter gears (twine) ....................27
Needle frame (twine) ....................22
Needle link (twine) ......................22
Needle link (wire) .......................22
Needles (twine) ........................27
Needles (wire) .........................30
Operating ............................. 13
Plungerhead ..........................35
Safety slip clutch .......................34
Tucker fingers (twine) ....................28
Twine disk ............................25
Twine holder ..........................27
Twister hook (wire) ......................30
Wire guides ...........................32
Assembly ..............................54
Attaching to drawbar ...................... 8
Attachments ....................... 51,52,53
Auger drive belt ..........................34
B Fingers, tucker (twine) .....................27
Bale chute ........................... 51,59
Bale chute extension ................... 51,59
Bale counter, seat ........................50
Bale ejector ............................. 50
Bale measuring control ................. 14,33
Bale weight .......................... 14,47
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Baler, preparing .......................... 4
Baler, timing ............................23
Baler, unloading ..........................54
Belt, auger drive .........................34
Belt, pickup .............................34
Belt tension ............................. 14
Bevel gear (wire) .........................29
Billhook, adjusting ........................26
Bolt, flywheel shear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,49
Bolt, needle drive shear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,49
Brake, knaUer drive .......................32
Breaking in baler ......................... 12
C
Chain adjustment .........................33
Chart, torque ............................21
Clutch, slip ...................... 16,34,49,57
Connecting telescoping hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Contents ............................... 1
Control, bale measuring ......... _........ 14,33
Counter, bale ............................50
Crank safety stop ........................33
Crop preparation ......................... 13
D
Direction of travel ........................ 13
Disk, twine .............................25
Drawbar ............................... 8
Drive belt, auger .........................34
Drive gear, intermittent (wire) ................ 29
Driving ................................ 13
F
Feeder teeth, adjusting .................... 12
Feeding difficulties ....................... .48
Flywheel shear bolt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,49
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G Pickup V-belt, tension .....................39
Gear case ........................... 20,34
Gears, knotter (twine) .....................29
Grippers (wire) ...........................30
Guide adjustment, plungerhead .............. 35
Guides, wire ............................32
H Preparing tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Holder, twine ............................27
Hooks, twister (wire) ..................... ,30
Hookup, telescoping ....................... 8
How knot is tied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
How wire is joined ........................ 10
Identification views. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Inflating tires ............................. 4
J Specifications ...........................62
Jack stand .............................. 7
K
Knife arm ..............................26
Knives, adjusting .........................35
Knot, tying sheet bend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 5
Knot, tying square. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Knotter adjustments (twine) ................. 15
Knotter difficulties (twine) ...................39
Knotter drive brake ..............•.........32
Knottergears (twine) ......................29
L Transporting ............................ 16
Loading twine box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Loading wire box ................... : ..... 6
lubrication .............................. 18
M Twine holder ............................27
Measuring control, bale ................. 14,32
N Twister hooks (wire) .......................30
Needle drive shear bolt ................. 14,49
Needle link, adjusting (twine) ................22
Needle link, adjusting (wire) .........•....... 22
Needles, adjusting .(twine) ..................27
Needles, adjusting (wire) ................... 30
Needles, threading (twine) .................. 5
Needles, threading (wire) ................... 6
o Wagon hitch ......................... 51,59
Operating adjustments ..................... 13
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operation, baler .......................... 10
P
Pickup difficulties ........................ .48
Pickup gauge wheel. ......................50
Pickup teeth ............................ 14
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Pinion (wire) ............................29
Plungerhead, adjusting ........... : ..........35
Plungerhead extensions ....... , ............50
Powerline, 2-joint. ........................ 57
Powerline, 3-joint. ........................58
Preparing baler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
S
Safety suggestions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Service ................................21
Service checking ..........................21
Shear bolt, flywheel ....................... 15
Shear bolt, needle drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,49
Side drop bale chute ................... 51,59
Side hay resistors ........................52
Slip clutch ..............................57
Slip clutch shield .........................59
S~arting the baler ......................... 13
Storage ................................ 17
T
Threading needles (twine) .................. 5
Threading needles (wire) ................... 6
Timing baler ................•...........23
Tongue ................................57
Tongue height ........................... 8
Tongue, positioning ....................... 4
Torque chart ............................21
Tractor, preparing ........................ 8
Trouble shooting .........................39
Tucker fingers (twine) .....................29
Twine box .............................. 4
Twine disk ................•.............25
Twine tension .................. , ........ 15
Twister diff.iculties (wire) .................... 43
Tying sheet bend knot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Tying square knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
U
Unloading baler ..........................54
V
V-belt, pickup ...........................34
W
Wheel bearings .......................... 20
Wire box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .; . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Wire guides .............................32