Adjusting Front Twine Arm (If Equipped)

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.

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

2. Move twine arms to "home" position using tractor hydraulics or electric toggle switch.

3. Stop tractor engine and remove key.

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A-Quick-Lock Pin
B-Left-Hand Curtain

MEGATOOTH is a trademark of Deere & Company

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4. Remove nut and bolt (E), spring-locking pin (D), washer (G), spacer (H), spring (C) and twine spacing strap (F).

5. Measure height difference (I) between tops of twine arms (J and K). Twine arm (K) must be higher than twine arm (J) to within specifications.

Specification

Front Twine Arm-to-Rear Twine Arm -Distance 4.5-7.5 mm  (3/16-5/16 in.)

6. To adjust distance, loosen nut (A) enough so end of twine arm can be moved manually with some resistance.

  • If height difference (I) is less specified, move end of twine arm down until correct dimension is obtained.
  • If height difference (I) is greater than specified, move end of twine arm up until correct dimension is obtained.

7. Tighten nut (A) to specifications:

Specification

Twine Arm Nut -Torque 80 N·m (60 lb-ft)

8. Install twine spacing strap, spring, spacer, washer and nut and bolt. Install spring-locking pin (D) in desired hole. (See ADJUSTING TWINE SPACING-HYDRAULIC DOUBLE-TWINE WRAP or ELECTRIC DOUBLE-TWINE WRAP in Preparing the Baler section.)

9. If equipped with a MEGATOOTH™ pickup; Rotate left-hand curtain toward front frame and secure with quick-lock pin.

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A-Cap Screw and Nut
B-Bushing
C-Spring
D-Spring-Locking Pin
E-Nut and Bolt
F-Twine Spacing Strap
G-Washer
H-Spacer
I-Height Difference
J-Front Twine Arm
K-Rear Twine Arm

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