How fast can I drive the baler? How do I tell if I am at the right speed? 
The baler should appear to be pulling the hay into the machine, almost as if it is a vacuum cleaner. As long as the pickup tines are keeping up with all the hay in front of the baler, speed can be increased. Overloading the baler, however, can lead to the machine jamming and the potential for broken shear bolts.

What travel pattern should I use while baling?
 Depends on the field. Mini round balers are super-maneuverable. When you get to the end of the row, the baler can simply be picked up to make a tight turn and head down the next row. If your tractor won't pick the baler up off of the ground, or if you are using a baler with a drawbar, your turning radius may be restricted. In that case, skip a row so you can make a more gradual turn. If you are baling particularly small windrows, weave back and forth over the windrow so both edges of the baler receive hay. This will result in a more consistently cylindrical bale.

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