This shield mounts over the tine bar of a round baler, protecting the tine assembly from impact with the crop intake and preventing material from wrapping around the bar. It attaches directly to the baler frame and shields the tines during the bale-formation cycle. A damaged or missing shield exposes the tine bar to debris, which can cause tine breakage or bending. The original part matches the mounting-hole pattern and contour of the baler frame, ensuring proper clearance for the tines during rotation. On reinstallation, check that all fasteners are tightened to the specified torque.