Time the Baler (459 with Double Feeder Fork and Non-Adjustable Front Pitman)

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A - 552 mm (21.73 in.)

B - Rear Pitman

C - Pivot Pin

D - Front Feeder Fingers

E - Pivot Pin

F - Rear Feeder Fingers

G - Plungerhead

H - 390 mm (15.35 in.)

J - Feeder Drive Chain

Timing is controlled by the main drive chain, feeder drive chain, and the knotter drive gears. Check all timing operations before operating baler. Each of the following checks or adjustments must be made while turning the baler by hand through one complete cycle.

Time the baler as follows:

Check that distance (A) between the centers of the connecting points for rear pitman (B) is 552 mm (21.73 in.). Readjust if necessary.

Place pivot pin (C) in top hole of front feeder fingers (D) and pivot pin (E) in second hole of rear feeder fingers (F) as shown.

Turn flywheel counterclockwise by hand until face of plungerhead (G) (on a compression stroke) is centered in front feeder slot.

Check that distance (H) between left corner of center feeder tooth and left end of center tooth slot is 390 mm (15.35 in.).

If not, disconnect feeder drive chain (J) and set tooth to obtain specified distance (H) measured horizontally. A wooden block will help to hold fingers in this position during chain adjustment.

Connect feeder drive chain (J). Turn flywheel clockwise as necessary to install chain with drive side tight. Tighten idler against chain with thumb pressure.

CC013997-UN-22OCT98

CC013998-UN-22OCT98

A - 552 mm (21.73 in.)

B - Rear Pitman

C - Pivot Pin

D - Front Feeder Fingers

E - Pivot Pin

F - Rear Feeder Fingers

G - Plungerhead

H - 390 mm (15.35 in.)

J - Feeder Drive Chain

IMPORTANT: Using the main drive chain for timing may require synchronization of plungerhead and needles. See in this Section.

With feeder pivot pins (C) and (E) in any of the recommended positions (see in Operating the Baler Section), move plungerhead (G) through one complete cycle to ensure feeder fingers (D) and (F) and plungerhead will clear.

With needles in ”home” position, trip bale measuring arm. Turn flywheel counterclockwise until top of highest needle is flush with top edge of bale groover. Then check position of plungerhead. See . Readjust synchronization of plungerhead and needles if necessary. See in this Section.