Checking and Adjusting Net Wrap Feed Roll Brake

NOTE: Check knife arm stop adjustment before checking feed roll brake adjustment. (See ADJUSTING NET WRAP KNIFE ARM STOP in this section.)

1. Open net wrap cover.

2. Make sure brake lever (A) is engaged on bolt (B).

3. Turn tractor key to ON position. Do not start tractor engine.

4. Momentarily press WRAP switch to cycle net actuator.

causym CAUTION: To avoid personal injury from unexpected knife movement, disconnect net actuator wiring connector or power plug.

5. Turn tractor key to OFF position. Remove key. Disconnect net wrap controller power plug from tractor convenience outlet.

6. Check that brake pad (C) contacts belt sheave. If not, loosen nut on brake pad. Install shims (D), as needed, between brake pad (C) and bracket (E) until brake pad (C) contacts belt sheave.

7. Release brake lever (A), install one more shim, and tighten nut. Engage brake lever (A).

8. Connect controller power plug to tractor convenience outlet. Turn tractor key to ON position.

9. Momentarily press WRAP switch to cycle net wrap.

10. Turn tractor key to OFF position. Remove key. Disconnect net wrap controller power plug from tractor convenience outlet.


A-Brake Lever
B-Bolt
C-Brake Pad
D-Shims
E-Bracket

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E42958

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IMPORTANT: Do not tighten bolt (A) more than 47 N·m (35 lb-ft) or damage to bolt may occur.

11. Make sure actuator rod contacts stop bolt (A). Check roller torque by turning bolt (B) clockwise with torque wrench. Roller torque should be to within specifications for brake sheave to slip against rubber pad.

Specification

Rubber Brake Pad-to-Sheave -Brake Roller Torque 20-47 N·m (14-34 lb-ft)

If torque is less than specification, net cutoff may not function correctly and adjustment shims should be installed.

12. To adjust feed roll brake:

a. Release feed roll brake by pulling outward on lever (C).

NOTE: If worn, rubber brake pad can be reversed.

b. Loosen nut. Install shims (D) one at a time, between brake pad (E) and bracket (F) until torque is within specifications. Put extra shims under bracket (F).

IMPORTANT: Momentarily press WRAP switch to return net knife arms to home position. If this procedure is not followed, net will be fed continuously during the next bale.

c. Connect controller power plug to tractor convenience outlet. Turn tractor key to ON position.

d. Momentarily press WRAP switch to cycle net wrap actuator. Knife at home (forward) position.

e. Turn tractor key to OFF position. Remove key. Disconnect net wrap controller power plug from tractor convenience outlet.

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E41750
E41741


A-Stop Bolt
B-Bolt
C-Lever
D-Shims
E-Rubber Brake Pad
F-Bracket

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f. Check feed roll brake torque with actuator rod contacting stop bolt (D). If torque is not within specifications, repeat procedure.

13. Close net wrap cover.

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