Checking PTO and Pickup Speed (Channels 016 and 017)

Use speed readouts to verify operation and adjustment of sensors. Access channel 016 on monitor-controller for PTO speed and channel 017 for pickup drive speed.

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1. Start tractor and operate engine at slow idle. Engage PTO.

2. Press and hold COUNTER key (A) while turning monitor-controller ON.

3. Continue to hold COUNTER key (A) and press PLUS key (B) until CH016 appears in digital display.

4. Release COUNTER key (A) and PTO speed is displayed. Speed readout should be stable and not vary by ± 5 rpm.

5. Press and hold COUNTER key (A) and press PLUS key (B) until CH017 appears in digital display.

6. Release COUNTER key (A) and pickup drive speed is displayed. Speed should be stable and not vary by ± 5 rpm.

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A-COUNTER Key
B-PLUS Key

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7. If speed variation exceeds ± 5 rpm, shut off tractor engine and remove key. Adjust appropriate sensor closer to clutch fins (A) or wheel (B), but no closer than 1 mm (0.040 in.).

When tractor is operated at rated PTO speed, channel 016 should display either 540 rpm or 1000 rpm. Channel 017 should display approximately 310 rpm. Slip clutch alert system must be activated within the monitor-controller for proper operation.

Turning PTO Speed Sensor ON and OFF:

  • PTO speed sensor can be turned OFF or ON by accessing channel 204.
  • Feature can be turned ON by changing value to 540 or 1000 rpm.
  • Entire slip clutch alert feature can be turned OFF by changing value to 0.

Turning Pickup Speed Sensor ON and OFF:

  • Pickup rpm sensor can be turned OFF and ON by accessing channel 205.
  • Feature can be turned ON by changing value to 310 rpm.
  • Pickup rpm sensor can be turned OFF by changing value to 0.
  • Turning OFF the pickup sensor on channel 205 and turning ON PTO sensor on channel 204 still allows automatic speed compensation during wrapping cycle.
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540 RPM Bracket Assembly Shown

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A-Clutch Fins
B-Wheel

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