Adjusting Clearance Between Cutter Link Support and Twine Arm

causym CAUTION: Twine arms can move unexpectedly. Keep hands out of twine arm path to avoid crushing. turn off power BEFORE servicing or adjusting twine arms or twine cutter mechanism.

Stay out of the path of twine arms at all times when power to twine arms is ON.

IMPORTANT: Do not operate twine arms with pickup in raised position, or damage to pickup teeth may occur.

1. Move twine arm (A) under cutter link support (B) as follows:

a. Start tractor engine.

b. Operate tractor hydraulics to move twine arm (A) in position.

c. Shut off tractor engine. Remove key.

2. Measure clearance (C) between bottom edge of cutter link support (B) and top of twine arm strap. Clearance (C) should be within specifications.

Specification

Bottom Edge of Cutter Link Support-to-Top of Twine Arm Strap -Clearance 6-12 mm (1/4-1/2 in.)

  • If clearance (C) is less than specifications, remove shims (D) between cutter link support (B) and underneath crossbeam. If shims do not exist, lower twine arms relative to cutter link support. (See ADJUSTING TWINE ARM-TO-STARTER ROLL, CUTTER LINK SUPPORT AND TWINE ARM STOP in this section.)
  • If clearance (C) is more than specifications, add shims (D).

3. Change shims by loosening two self-tapping screws.

E47598
E54018


A-Twine Arm
B-Cutter Link Support
C-Clearance
D-Shims

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4. Remove end play at front of cutter link support toward center of baler. Tighten screws.

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