Decreasing Brake Bar Tension

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A-Gas spring
B-Normal cover hole position


C-Normal brake arm hole position


D-Optional brake arm hole position


E-Positions not used
F-Position not used

In certain conditions, friction between net roll and stainless steel supports may be too high, causing one or more of the following symptoms:

  • Breaks in net material causing ruptures from bulges of crop material.
  • Net roll will not rotate and feed net onto bale.
  • Net material is tight on some areas of the bale and loose on some other areas.
  • Net material is split around the bale.
  • Plastic, powder-like residue is present on stainless steel supports.

If any of the above conditions occur:

  • Make sure the approved net roll is being used.
  • Decrease tension of brake bar.

Decrease tension on brake bar by moving gas springs (A) to alternate hole positions.

causym CAUTION: Support net wrapping cover while removing and installing gas spring to prevent personal injury.

While relocating gas springs, proceed as follows to prevent binding and make repositioning of springs easier:

1. Remove gas spring from one side.

2. Reposition other gas spring to desired position.

3. Reposition first gas spring.

Normal Gas Spring Position

This position decreases the brake bar tension.

  • Cover hole position (B).
  • Brake arm hole position (C).

Optional Gas Spring Position

This position corresponds to the highest brake bar tension.

  • Cover hole position (B).
  • Brake arm hole position (D).

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