All 152 pages of this International 425D, 435D, 445D, 445, and 4250 Pickup Baler Service Manual zero in on one job: restoring your baler to factory condition from pickup teeth to knotter frame. Nine systems get full teardown coverage, including gearbox dismantling with pinion shaft preload specs (3 to 4 Nm), packer finger and crank adjustments, plunger and bale chamber rebuild, and a dedicated tying mechanism section that walks through knotter timing, needle mechanism, tucker finger setting, and bale length control. Your bale chamber measures 36 x 46 cm (14 x 18 in) - and if that spec is off, the adjustments section tells you exactly where to start. A full set of exploded views runs through the bulk of the manual, so you can identify every component before you pull a single bolt. Missed a knot cycle last season and couldn't figure out why? This is where you find the answer. Bookmarked by section, so you jump straight to Knotters or PTO Shafts without scrolling - pull it up on any device and get wrenching.
What's Inside This International 425D-445D Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|
| General | 3-14 | Service Tools, Service Parts, Adjustments, Inspection and Repair, Lubrication, Specifications |
| Hitch, PTO Shafts and Flywheel | 15-30 | Jack, Hitch, PTO Shafts, Universal Joints, Flywheel and Clutch |
| Gearbox | 31-46 | Preliminary Inspection, Removal, Dismantling, Inspection, Adjustments, Assembly |
| Packer Fingers and Crank | 47-64 | Packer Drive Shaft, Packer Fingers and Bearing, Packer Crank, Adjustments |
| Plunger and Bale Chamber | 65-80 | Plunger Pitman, Plunger, Bale Chamber |
| Pickup, Auger and Drives | 81-104 | Pickup, Remote Control Pickup Lift Attachment, Auger and Auger Drives |
| Mainframe, Wheels and Sheet Metal | 105-112 | Wheels and Hubs, Mainframe, Cross Conveyor |
| Tying Mechanism | 113-132 | Knotters, Knotter Tying Cycle, Knotter Drive, Knotter Frame and Breastplate, Needle Mechanism, Bale Length Control |
| Adjustments | 133-152 | Twine Threading and Tension, Knotters, Needles, Tucker Finger Timing and Setting, Knotter Shaft Brake, Trip Mechanism |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|
| Approx. Weight | 1490 kg (3285 lb) | p. 11 |
| Bale Chamber Size | 36 x 46 cm (14 x 18 in) | p. 11 |
| Gearbox Pinion Shaft Preload | 3 to 4 Nm (25 to 35 lbft) | p. 11 |
| Packer Drive Shaft Backlash | 0.25 to 1.8 mm (0.010 to 0.070 in) | p. 12 |