Abstract: A round hay baling machine having a pickup assembly, a windguard assembly, a latch assembly, and a twine tie assembly is improved upon by connecting an elongated cable at opposite ends to the twine tie assembly and to the latch assembly. When an accumulation of hay becomes stuck between the pickup assembly and windguard assembly during operation of the machine, the twine tie assembly can be actuated from the tractor pulling the machine to pull on the cable thereby releasing the latch assembly to allow the windguard assembly to pivot away from the pickup assembly such that the accumulation of hay may pass therebetween into the baling chamber of the machine.

Abstract: A wrapping mechanism for use in combination with a round baling machine is disclosed wherein the baling machine has a frame, a baling chamber, and arms for supporting the roll of flexible material. An electric motor is provided on a shaft upon which the flexible material is mounted for selectively imparting rotational motion to the roll. The shaft is provided with an overriding clutch. A pulley is provided on the shaft for the roll. A belt extends around the pulley and is secured by its ends to a spring which in turn is secured to the frame of the machine to provide a drag for the shaft and the roll.A plate means is mounted on the frame adjacent the roll to separate a layer of material as it departs from the roll. The layer of material is directed towards the baling chamber or compartment.A wind shield plate is mounted on the frame adjacent the separated layer of material to protect the material from drafts. A cutter bar is mounted adjacent the entrance to the baling compartment.