Adjust Knotter Drive Brake (339 and 349)

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A - Lift Arm

B - Spring Balance

Place needles in ”home” position and trip measuring arm.

Disconnect lower end of lift link from needle frame.

Attach a spring balance (B) to the lift link mounting hole. Pull link rearward at an angle of approximately 90° to the center line of lift arm (A).

Adjust Brake Pressure Plate

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A - Nuts

B - Screws

Loosen or tighten brake adjusting nuts (A) until 270 N (60 lb.) pull will move needle lift arm.

IMPORTANT: Paint on brake disk must be completely worn off before adjusting the brake. Do not remove paint with sand paper or emery cloth.

NOTE: Brake retaining screws (B) must not contact the brake pressure plate.