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IMPORTANT:
Bale ramp regulator valve must be adjusted to initial setting (set for heaviest bale) before operating gate and bale ramp.
Initial setting:
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Loosen jam nut.
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Turn valve stem fully counterclockwise, then turn valve stem clockwise 4-1/2 turns. (
Final adjustment will be determined by field operation.
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Tighten jam nut.
Check operation of bale ramp by slowly opening and closing gate fully using tractor hydraulics.
Check initial timing setting by opening the gate and observing ramp operation. Gate should be almost fully raised before ramp tilts.
To adjust gate-to-ramp timing:
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1.
Loosen jam nut.
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Turn valve stem in or out approximately 1/4 turn at a time to regulate oil flow, changing gate-to-ramp timing.
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If ramp tilts too soon, delay timing (decrease oil flow) by turning valve stem clockwise approximately 1/4 turn at a time. Recheck timing.
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If ramp does not tilt, advance timing (increase oil flow) by turning valve stem counterclockwise approximately 1/4 turn at a time. Recheck timing.
This will cause ramp to tilt sooner and provide more pressure to lift heavy bales.
3.
Tighten jam nut.
4.
Start tractor engine and recheck timing. Adjust as necessary.
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