Routing Twine-Left-Hand Side (Front Arm)

1. Route twine through rear arm. (See ROUTING TWINE-RIGHT-HAND SIDE [REAR ARM] in this section.)

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2. Pull twine through front guide (A) at front of twine box.

3. Insert twine between tension plates (B) and pull out through front side (C).


A-Front Guide
B-Tension Plates
C-Front of Baler

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4. When using plastic twine and small sisal twine, wrap twine a FULL turn around twine moving indicator (A). Check that indicator is free to spin.

NOTE: Wrapping large sisal twine a full turn around the indicator may cause the twine to cling to itself and break or cause excessive twine tension.

When using large sisal twine, route twine around indicator (A) without making a full turn.

5. Route twine through guide(s) (B) and (C) (557 only).


A-Twine Indicator
B-Twine Guide
C-Twine Guide (557 Only)

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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.

6. Route twine through guides (A and B).


A-Twine Guides
B-Twine Guides

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NOTE: Remove any crop buildup from tension plates before threading twine.

7. Route twine under guide pin (A), over top of tension plate (B) and under guide pin (C). Pull on twine to get twine between plates.


A-Guide Pin
B-Tension Plate
C-Guide Pin

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8. Pull twine through twine tube (A). Pull on twine to remove slack between guides. Twine pull should be within specifications with twine perpendicular to the twine arm. To adjust twine tension, refer to ADJUSTING TWINE TENSION in Operating the Baler section.

Specification

Twine Tension -Pull (Force) 22-45 N (5-10 lb force)

9. Cut twine 305-381 mm (12-15 in.) beyond end of twine tube (A).

10. If equipped with MEGATOOTH™ pickup; Rotate both left and right-hand curtains toward front frame and fasten with quick-lock pins.

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A-Twine Tube

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