Synchronize Plungerhead and Needles

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Rotate Clutch Ring

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Plungerhead Face in Bale Case Slot

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Twine Baler Shown

A - Face of Plungerhead in Slot on Side of Bale Case

B - Needle Flush with Top Edge of Bale Groover

C - Face of Plungerhead

D - Needle

E - Cluster Gear

F - Clutch Ring

G - Trip Dog Roller

If needles (D) do not have the basic adjustment, remove cluster gear (E).

Trip measuring arm and raise the needles (by hand) until tip of highest needle is flush with top edge of bale groover (B).

Move plungerhead face (C) to center of slot (A). Rotate clutch ring (F) (counterclockwise) until it contacts trip dog roller (G).

IMPORTANT: Cluster gear (E) must be rotated to find the position where all teeth mesh with the mating gears.

Reinstall cluster gear on shaft.

To check timing, back up the plungerhead and pull needles (D) out of bale case (by hand). Move flywheel slowly clockwise until needles are level with bale case.

Check position of plungerhead again.

If the needles are still out of time, repeat timing and synchronization procedure.