Adjusting Front 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.

1. Move twine arms to "home" position using tractor hydraulics.

2. Stop tractor engine and remove key.

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3. Remove nut and bolt (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. (See ADJUSTING TWINE SPACING in Preparing the Baler section.)

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A-Cap Screw and Nut
B-Bushing
C-Spring
D-Spring-Locking Pin
E-Nut and Bolt
F-Twine Spacing Strap
G-Washer
H-Spacer
I-Height Difference
J-Front Twine Arm
K-Rear Twine Arm

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