Adjusting Twine Cutter Tension

1. If equipped with MegaTooth ™ pickup; Remove quick-lock pin (A) and rotate left-hand curtain (B) away from front frame.

2. Turn tractor key to ON position. Do not start tractor engine. Press ON/OFF key to turn monitor-controller ON.

3. Press and briefly hold TWINE/NET key to select TWINE mode.

4. Using monitor-controller EXTEND key, move twine arms behind twine cutter.

5. Turn monitor-controller OFF. Turn tractor key to OFF position. Remove key.

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A-Quick-Lock Pin
B -Left-Hand Curtain

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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.

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causym CAUTION: Twine knife has two cutting edges. Be careful when working around the knife. It is sharp.

6. Pull cutter strap (A) gently forward until knife (C) contacts hex anvil. Remove slack, but DO NOT deform cutter strap.

7. Mark along cutter strap (A) at support (B), as shown.


A-Cutter Strap
B-Support
C-Knife

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8. Make sure twine arm stop (A) is in the down position.

9. Turn tractor key to ON position. Ensure monitor-controller is in TWINE mode.

10. Press ON/OFF key to turn monitor-controller ON.

11. Cycle twine arms (B) to home position using monitor-controller WRAP key.

12. Turn monitor-controller OFF. Turn tractor key to OFF position. Remove key.

13. Distance (C) between mark on cutter strap and strap support should be within specifications.

Specification

Mark on Cutter Strap-to-Strap Support -Distance 5-7 mm (3/16-9/32 in.)

  • To decrease distance (C), move washers (D) from front of strap to rear of strap.
  • To increase distance, move washers from rear of strap to front of strap.

If twine cutter adjustment cannot be made by moving washers on cutter strap, refer to TWINE ELECTRIC ACTUATOR INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT in this section.


A-Twine Arm Stop
B-Twine Arms
C-Dimension
D-Washers

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14. If washers have been moved, check overlap dimension (E) between bottom edge of tab (B) and bottom edge of strap (C). Dimension (E) should be within specifications.

Specification

Bottom Edge of Tab-to-Bottom Edge of Strap -Overlap Distance 2-4 mm (3/32-5/32 in.)

To check overlap dimension:

a. Turn tractor key to ON position. Press ON/OFF key to turn monitor-controller ON.

b. Using monitor-controller RETRACT key, move twine arms until twine arm (D) lightly contacts tab (B) and strap (C).

c. Turn monitor-controller OFF. Turn tractor key to OFF position. Remove key.

d. Loosen nut (A) and adjust tab (B) to obtain specification (E) between bottom edge of tab (B) and bottom side of contact strap (C). Keep tab (B) vertical and tighten nut (A).

e. Turn tractor key to ON position. Press ON/OFF key to turn monitor-controller ON.

f. Move twine arms completely forward using monitor-controller RETRACT key.

g. Turn monitor-controller OFF. Turn tractor key to OFF position. Remove key.

h. Check overlap dimension (E). Front twine arm must pass under tab (B). If necessary, adjust tab (B). Light contact between tab (B) and front twine arm (D) is acceptable.

i. Make sure distance between mark on cutter strap and strap support is to specification.

15. If equipped with MegaTooth™ pickup; Rotate left-hand curtain toward front frame and secure with quick-lock pin.

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A-Nut
B-Tab
C-Strap
D-Twine Arm
E-Dimension

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