Adjusting Net Wrap Counterknife

1. Turn tractor key to ON position. Do not start tractor engine. Set monitor-controller selector switch to NET symbol to turn monitor-controller ON.

2. Press WRAP key and return counterknife arm to home position (extend actuator).

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CAUTION: To avoid personal injury from unexpected knife movement, disconnect net actuator wiring connector or power plug.

Knife is sharp. Use care when working around the knife.

3. Set monitor-controller selector switch to OFF (centered) position. Turn tractor key to OFF position. Remove key. Disconnect monitor-controller power plug from tractor convenience outlet.

4. Open net wrap cover.

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NOTE: Roll removed for photographic purpose only.

5. Remove brush (A) to see alignment between knife (B) and counterknife.

A-Brush
B-Knife

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6. Counterknife angle must contact knife within 100 mm (3.93 in.) of each end (A).

Check clearance between front of knife edge-to-counterknife edge (B). Counterknife (C) should be sitting against beveled edge of knife (D). NOT on knife's sharp edge. Clearance should be equal on both ends of knife.

A-Counterknife Edge
B-Dimension, 6-16 mm (0.236-0.63 in.)
C-Counter knife
D-Knife Bevel

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7. To adjust counterknife, loosen flange nuts (A and D) on both sides of counterknife. Move in slotted holes (B) until adjustment is made and tighten flange nuts (A and D). Additional adjustment may be needed by loosening nuts (C) and moving in slots. Tighten nuts (C).

8. Install brush to knife with brush up to the bottom edge of counterknife.

9. Tighten hardware.

IMPORTANT: Current overload protection to net actuator is bypassed when using channel 14. Extended use of channel 14 may cause actuator damage.

11. Check net wrap switch adjustment. (See ADJUSTING NET WRAP SWITCH in this section.)

12. Close net wrap cover.

A-Nuts
B-Slots
C-Nuts
D-Nuts

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