Adjust Knotter Drive Brake (359 and 459)

CC9140-UN-23SEP98

A - Needle Frame

B - Adjusting Nuts

C - Retaining Screws

D - Pressure Plate

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

Disconnect lower end of lift link from needle frame (A).

Attach twine to needle frame and pull rearward at a 90° angle to needle frame as shown.

IMPORTANT: Brake retaining screws (C) must not contact brake pressure plate (D).

Loosen or tighten brake adjusting nuts (B) until 245 N (55 lb.) pull will move needle lift arm.