Using Net Wrap After Extended Storage

CAUTION: Avoid injury from entanglement in moving rolls. Disengage PTO, shut off tractor engine and disconnect monitor-controller power plug from tractor power source before servicing.

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

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

Be sure bystanders stand clear before operating net wrap.

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

A-Feed Roll
B-Stainless Steel Plates

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4. Move lever up and down one time to rotate the rolls to keep net from wrapping the roll. Place brake lever in locked operating position

5. Close net wrap cover.

A-Brake Lever

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CAUTION: 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.

Close gate any time baler is left unattended.

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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CAUTION: Guide will swing back when lower lock nuts are removed. DO NOT let guide swing back freely, may cause machine damage.

10. Remove lock nut (A) holding front corners of lower net wrap guide assembly.

11. Repeat on opposite side.

12. Swing front of guide assembly away from gate roll.

13. Polish all of sheet metal area (B) and tops of channels (C) until smooth using SCOTCH-BRITE ® or ultra-fine sandpaper. When using sandpaper, polish marks must be parallel to movement of net.

14. Check sheet metal area (B) for holes made from wear. Holes can be caused by excessive net pan pressure against belts. (See CHECKING and ADJUSTING NET PAN PRESSURE in this section.)

15. If sheet metal has holes worn in it, replace guide assembly. (See your John Deere dealer.)

A-Lock Nut
B-Sheet Metal Area
C-Guide Assembly Channels

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

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17. Swing front of assembly toward the bottom front roll.

A-Guide Straps

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IMPORTANT: If belt guide strap clearance is more than 5 mm (3/16 in.), damage to baler belts can occur.

If belt guide strap clearance is less than 3 mm (1/8 in.), slitting of net material during feeding can occur.

NOTE: To reduce net material slits while baling cornstalk, milo, or sorghum, adjust clearance to 4-5 mm (0.16-0.20 in.).

19. Check and adjust clearance between ends of all belt guide straps and the bottom cross-member. (See CHECKING AND ADJUSTING LOWER NET WRAP GUIDE in Service-Net Wrap section.)

20. Tighten lock nut (A) on each side.

21. Start tractor engine.

22. Unlock gate and lower fully.

23. Shut off tractor engine.

IMPORTANT: If Steps 24 through 26 are not followed, net wrap will be fed continuously during the next bale.

24. Connect monitor-controller power plug to tractor convenience outlet. Turn tractor key to ON position. Set monitor-controller selector switch to NET.

25. Press WRAP key to return net knife arms to home (forward) position.

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

A-Lock Nut

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