Using Net Wrap After Extended Storage¹

CAUTION: Avoid injury from net wrap system cycling and entanglement in moving rolls. Disengage PTO, shut off tractor engine and disconnect monitor/controller power plug from tractor convenience outlet before servicing.

To minimize startup problems after storage or after extended twine wrapping operation:

1. Raise net wrap cover. (See OPENING AND CLOSING NET WRAP COVER in this section.)

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2. Remove excessive dust or crop material from feed rolls (A) and stainless steel net roll supports (B) with a dry cloth.

A-Feed Rolls
B-Net Roll Supports

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3. Remove rust from net wrap brake (A), using SCOTCH-BRITE ® or ultra-fine sandpaper. When using sandpaper, polish marks must be parallel to movement of mesh.

A-New Wrap Brake

SCOTCH-BRITE is a registered trademark of the 3M Company.

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CAUTION: Be careful when working around the knife. It is sharp.

Be sure bystanders stand clear before operating net wrap.

4. To clean guide (A) with dry cloth:

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CAUTION: Before working inside or around the baler with an open gate, the tension arm must be fully raised and against its stops and the gate lock lever moved to locked position. Use this safety feature any time the gate is left open. Close the gate any time baler must be left unattended.

When positioning the gate to provide access for service, always be sure tension arm is fully raised, and against its stops. This is to prevent the gate from rotating downward unexpectedly while service work is being performed. ALWAYS raise the gate fully and lower it to the desired opening height before engaging the gate lock. Crop material can hold the tension arm at a lower position, and if this material is disturbed during service, the tension arm can swing up, and the gate can swing suddenly downward, even if the gate lock is engaged. Verifying that tension arm is positioned against its stops will avoid this situation. Failure to do this may result in serious injury or death.

IMPORTANT: Do not lower gate with the lower net wrap guide assembly detached from the belt guide or damage to the guide will result.

Do not operate the baler belts with the lower net wrap guide assembly detached from the belt guide, or belt damage may result.

6. Start tractor engine.

7. Raise gate fully, then lower gate until lower front gate roll is approximately 1 m (3-1/3 ft) above the ground.

8. Shut off tractor engine and remove key.

9. Lock gate.

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10. Remove two cap screws (A) holding front corners of lower net wrap guide assembly to belt guide.

11. Swing front of guide assembly (B) away from gate roll.

12. Polish all of sheet metal area (C) until smooth using SCOTCH-BRITE ® or ultra-fine sandpaper. When using sandpaper, polish marks must be parallel to movement of mesh.

A-Cap Screws
B-Guide Assembly
C-Sheet Metal Area

SCOTCH-BRITE is a registered trademark of the 3M Company.

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13. Position belts between guide straps (A).

14. Swing front of assembly toward the roll.

15. Align the holes and attach with cap screws.

IMPORTANT: If belt guide strap clearance is excessive, damage to baler belts can occur.

If belt guide strap clearance is insufficient, slitting of net material during feeding can occur.

NOTE: Use 1/8-in. drill bit as a gauge to check clearance between straps and crossmember.

16. Check and adjust clearance between ends of all belt guide straps and the bottom crossmember. Clearance must be within specifications.

Specification

17. Tighten cap screws (B).

IMPORTANT: If Steps 18 through 21 are not followed, the net will be fed continuously during the next bale.

18. Connect net wrap controller power plug to tractor convenience outlet. Turn tractor key to ON position.

19. Momentarily press WRAP switch to return net knife to home (forward) position.

20. Turn tractor key to OFF position. Remove key.

21. Check and adjust lower net wrap guide. (See CHECKING AND ADJUSTING LOWER NET WRAP GUIDE in Service-Net Wrap section.)

A-Belt Guide Straps
B-Cap Screws

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