Adjusting Front Twine Arm

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

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

Hydraulic Twine Wrap;

1. Start tractor engine.
2. Operate tractor hydraulics to move twine arm (A) in position.
3. Shut off tractor engine. Remove key.

Electric Twine Wrap;

1. Turn tractor key to ON position. Do not start tractor engine.
2. Turn monitor-controller ON.
3. Press and momentarily hold TWINE/NET key to select TWINE mode.
4. Press EXTEND or RETRACT key to move twine arm (A) under cutter link support (B).
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A-Quick-Lock Pin
B-Left-Hand Curtain

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5. Set monitor-controller selector switch to OFF (centered) position. Turn tractor key to OFF position. Remove key.

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

4. 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.)

5. 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.

6. Tighten nut (A) to specifications.

Specification

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

7. Install twine spacing strap, spring, spacer, washer and nut and bolt. Install spring-locking pin (D) in desired hole.

  • Hydraulic Twine Wrap ; See ADJUSTING TWINE SPACING-HYDRAULIC DOUBLE TWINE WRAP (IF EQUIPPED) in Preparing the Baler section.
  • Electric Twine Wrap ; See SETTING TWINE SPACING in Operating Baler with Bale Trak™ Pro System section.

8. 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-Cap Screw and Nut
F-Twine Spacing Strap
G-Washer
H-Spacer
I-Height Difference
J-Front Twine Arm
K-Rear Twine Arm

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