Adjusting Clearance Between Cutter Link Support and Twine Arm

causym CAUTION: Twine arm(s) can move unexpectedly when twine arm power is on. Stay out of the path of twine arm(s) at all times when twine arm power is on. During service or adjustment procedures for twine arm(s) or twine cutter mechanism, turn off power to twine arm(s) BEFORE placing your hands in the path of twine arm travel.

If there is crop material which is holding twine arm(s) from moving freely during twine arm cycle, it is recommended that twine arm(s) be manually positioned to release any "hold" they may have on the crop material. Turn off power to twine arm(s). This will help to make the unplugging operation easier and prevent twine arm(s) from moving unexpectedly while your hands may be in the path of the twine arm(s). Stay out of the path of twine arm(s) at all times when power to twine arm(s) is ON.

IMPORTANT: Do not operate twine arms with pickup in raised position, or damage to pickup teeth may occur.

1. If equipped with MEGATOOTH pickup; Remove quick-lock pin (A) and rotate left-hand curtain (B) away from front frame.

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A-Quick-Lock Pin
B-Curtain

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2. Move twine arm (A) under cutter link support (B), using tractor hydraulics or electric toggle switch.

3. Stop tractor engine and remove key.

4. Check dimension (C) between bottom edge of cutter link support (B) and top of twine arm strap. Dimension (C) should be within specifications.

Specification

Bottom Edge of Cutter Link Support-to-Top of Twine Arm Strap -Clearance 6-12 mm (1/4-1/2 in.)

  • If dimension (C) is less than specified, remove shims (D) between cutter link support (B) and underneath crossbeam . If shims do not exist, lower twine arms relative to cutter link support. (See ADJUSTING TWINE ARM TO STARTER ROLL, CUTTER LINK SUPPORT AND TWINE ARM STOP in this section.)
  • If dimension (C) is more than specified, add shims (D).

5. Change shims by loosening two self-tapping screws.

6. Remove end play at front of cutter link support toward center of baler. Tighten screws.

7. If equipped with MEGATOOTH pickup; Rotate curtain toward front of frame and fasten with quick-lock pin.

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A-Twine Arm
B-Cutter Link Support
C-Clearance
D-Shims

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