OME97074: 466,144301 466 Silage Special, 144901 and 566145601 Round Balers, Block File: AG_OUO6017_1582_19

Routing Twine from Left-Hand Twine Box (Front Twine Arm)

NOTE: A twine threading diagram is located on right-hand side of tongue.

1. Pull twine through guides (A), twine tension plates (B) and frame opening.

A-Twine Guides
B-Twine Tension Plates

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2. Wrap twine a FULL turn around twine moving indicator (A) when using plastic or small sisal twine. Check that indicator (A) is free to spin.

Route twine around indicator (A) approximately one-quarter wrap, as shown, when using large sisal twine. 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.

NOTE: If equipped with MEGATOOTH™ pickup, remove quick-lock pins and rotate curtains away from front frame.

3. Route twine through guides (B).

A-Twine Indicator
B-Twine Guides

566 Shown

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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.

4. Route twine through guides (A) and front twine arm guides (B).

A-Twine Guides
B-Twine Arm Guides

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

5. Route twine over tension plate (A) and under guide pins. Pull on twine to get twine between plates.

6. Pull twine through twine tube (B). Pull on twine to remove slack between guides. Twine pull should meet 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)

7. Cut twine 305-381 mm (12-15 in.) beyond twine tube (B).

NOTE: If equipped with MEGATOOTH™ pickup, return curtains to position and fasten with quick-lock pins.

A-Twine Tension Plate
B-Twine Tube

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