How-To Videos: The Support You Need, When You Need It

Providing customers with top-notch service and support is as important to us here at Tractor Tools Direct as providing the equipment needed to operate their small farms. We know that every minute on a small farm is precious. That is why we keep our website updated with how-to videos covering topics from assembly to maintenance to proper use of our implements. That way when you are putting together an implement on an evening or weekend or dealing with an issue in the field, answers to your questions can be found with a few quick clicks through our website.

In this blog, we will provide a quick overview of some of these videos produced either by us or by our partner Ibex Equipment and the topics they address. Whether you are a seasoned operator of our equipment or new to the world of farming, you are sure to learn some handy tricks and tips that will help you get the most out of your equipment and prevent downtime in the field.

General:

Cutting a PTO shaft

This video is a step-by-step tutorial on how to properly cut a PTO shaft. These instructions will work with any tractor and any implement.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOr7KZUoEkc&t=4s

Mini Round Baler:

Resetting the twine arm

Learn how to reset the twine arm in an Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Twine Wrap before each use in order to prevent overfilling of the bale chamber and shear bolt breakage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xAmo87-eXU

Siren going off? What next?

Learn the steps that occur after the siren on your baler goes off while baling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8hxBn9PCcI

Installing a push button kit

This video explains how to install a push button kit on an Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsgUltY7qcQ&t=34s

Threading twine

Learn how to thread the twine on an Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Twine Wrap.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjkOnhDvoHE&t=30s

Installing net

In this video we will teach you how to insert net wrap into the Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler with Net Wrap.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15cwzihvs-M&t=1s

Replacing a shear bolt

In this video, we will give instructions on how to replace the shear bolt in an Ibex TX31 Mini Round Baler after breakage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvOlLvkNkSU

Drum mower:

Changing blades

This video will show you how to change blades in the Ibex TX45 Drum Mower.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNOMKBhHTlE

Quick-change blade system

Learn how to change the blades on an Ibex TM67C and a TS51C Drum Mower using the blade changing tool that is stored on the frame of the mower.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6snpO9fdkuA

Changing your mower’s transport position

Customer service rep, Tom, talks about changing your mower from transport mode to cutting mode.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL_8q4VZYKk&t=31s

Putting together your drum mower

Learn how to put together your TX45 drum mower from start to finish.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8CCRlRjWFo

Belt rake:

Converting from tedder to rake

Learn how to adjust your belt rake from tedder mode to rake mode.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjh5-mklffo

Converting from rake to tedder

Learn how to adjust your belt rake from rake mode to tedder mode.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB2B3ukBTA0

Knowing when to lower your belt rake

Tom, a customer service rep, talks about knowing when to lower your belt rake to pick up the most hay.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhCl-yDv2d0

Additional videos covering some of these same topics as well as the hay making process can be found on the Tractor Tools Direct YouTube page or the Ibex Equipment YouTube page. If you are ever needing further support be sure to reach out through the chat box on our website, by emailing info@tractortoolsdirect.com, or by calling 260-BALE-HAY to speak with a member of our customer service team. Happy baling