Adjust Pickup Float Springs-MegaWide Pickup

Dimension (B) is an initial float spring setting for pickup tooth-to-ground clearance of 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) with wheel spindles in the normal position. (See WHEEL SPINDLE POSITIONS in Preparing the Baler section.)

More spring force will be needed if:

  • Operating at pickup tooth-to-ground clearance above 50 mm (2 in.) with spindles in the normal position.
  • The baler has been lowered at the wheel spindles to improve feeding. (See BALING SHORT, DRY, SLICK CROPS in Operating the Baler section.)

Less spring force will be needed if:

  • The pickup does not lower completely to desired operating height.
  • The pickup bounces too much and leaves crop.
  • The baler has been raised at the wheel spindles to improve feeding. (See BALING CORNSTALKS in Operating the Baler section.)

1. Loosen jam nut (A).

2. Tighten screw into spring plug until dimension (B), between spring plug casting and anchor, is attained. Dimension (B) is intended for pickup tooth ground clearance of 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) with wheel spindles in normal position.

DIMENSION (B)
457 and 457S (Both Sides) 75 mm (3 in.)
557 (Both Sides) 55 mm (2 in.)

 

3. Tighten jam nut (A).

E48174

Left-Hand Side

E48175

Right-Hand Side


A-Jam Nut
B-Float Spring Setting Dimension

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