Adjusting Twine Arm Distance From Right Sidesheet-Electric System (447)

NOTE: For 547 balers, the right-hand twine guide controls twine distance from the right end of bale. Because of this, the following adjustment procedure does not apply to these balers.

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

IMPORTANT: Do not operate twine arm(s) with pickup in raised position or damage to pickup teeth may occur.

The twine cutter tension must be adjusted first before performing this procedure.

2. Lower pickup.

3. Turn tractor key to ON position. Do not start tractor engine.

4. Move twine arms all the way to right-hand side of baler using toggle switch on twine wrap controller.

5. Turn tractor key to OFF position. Remove key.

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Right-Hand Side Shown


A-Quick-Lock Pin
B-Curtain

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6. Measure sidesheet to twine arm distance (A). Distance should be within specifications with actuator fully extended and twine arm end play removed toward the rear.

Specification

Twine Arm-to-Right Sidesheet -Distance 83-133 mm (3-1/4-5-1/4 in.)

7. To adjust, loosen nut (B) enough so twine arm(s) can be moved by hand, but with some resistance.

8. Move twine arm(s) toward sidesheet as far as possible, then move twine arm(s) to the rear to obtain recommended distance (A).

9. Tighten nut (B) just enough to hold actuator bolt in position on twine arm when twine arm is moved to home position.

10. Turn tractor key to ON position.

11. Move twine arm(s) to the home position (actuator fully retracted) using toggle switch on twine wrap controller.

12. Turn tractor key to OFF position. Remove key.

13. Tighten nut (B) to specifications with twine arm(s) in home position.

Specification

Actuator Nut -Torque 95 N·m (70 lb-ft)

14. Repeat Steps 3 through 6 to confirm correct distance from right-hand end of bale. Repeat Steps 7 through 13 as necessary.

15. Adjust twine cutter tension. (See ADJUSTING TWINE CUTTER TENSION in this section.)

16. If equipped with MEGATOOTH™ pickup; Rotate curtains toward front frame and secure with quick-lock pin.

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A-Twine Arm Distance
B-Nut

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