OME130313: 457, 457 Silage Special, and 557 Round Balers, Block File: OUMX005_0000097_19

Adjusting Oversize Bale Switch

causym CAUTION: Make sure gate is locked. If gate is not locked while performing this procedure, the gate could close suddenly causing injury or death.

1. Raise gate until roller on bale size switch arm is centered over washers (C).

2. Loosen screws (B) and adjust switch to obtain a gap (A) between switch arm and body to specifications. Tighten screws (B).

Specification

Arm-to-Body -Gap

3 mm

(1/8 in.)

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

4. Turn monitor-controller ON. Bale size alarm (in tractor) should be activated when switch is at this position. If not, repeat Step 2 and decrease gap (A) dimension.

5. Raise gate fully using tractor hydraulics ( tension arm must be completely raised ), then lock gate.

A-Gap
B-Screw
C-Washers

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6. Manually push sliding link (A) forward until bale size switch roller is centered over washers (B).

7. Bale size alarm (in tractor) should activate when switch in at this position. If not, repeat Step 2 and decrease gap.

8. Lower gate completely.

9. Turn monitor-controller OFF. Turn tractor key to OFF position. Remove key.

A-Link
B-Washers

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