Checking For Left-Hand Side Counterknife Contact

If counterknife angle does not contact knife on left-hand side or cut is poor on left-hand side, contact may be present between idler sheave bolt head and net pan bolt head or strap.

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1. Open net wrap cover.

2. Engage brake lever.

3. Turn tractor key to ON position. Turn monitor-controller ON.

4. Ensure monitor is in NET mode. Turn monitor OFF.

5. Press and hold COUNTER key (A) while turning monitor-controller ON. CH001 will appear in the digital display.

6. Continue to hold COUNTER key (A) and press PLUS key to advance to CH018 . Release COUNTER key (A).

7. Press and hold RETRACT key (C) to move counterknife angle to the down position.

causym CAUTION: To avoid personal injury from unexpected knife movement, disconnect net wrap actuator wiring connector or power plug when making adjustment or working in area.

8. Turn monitor-controller selector switch to OFF. Turn tractor key to OFF position. Remove key. Disconnect monitor-controller power plug from power source or disconnect net actuator wiring harness connector (D).

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A-COUNTER Key
B-EXTEND Key
C-RETRACT Key
D-Wire Harness Connector

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9. If there is contact between idler sheave bolt head (A) and net pan bolt head (B) or strap:

  • Grind net pan bolt head (B) or grind chamfer at front edge of net pan strap (C). (See your John Deere dealer.)
  • Bend arm (E) out and remove washer between idler sheave and arm if needed to align idler sheave (D) with v-belt. (See your John Deere dealer.)


A-Idler Sheave Bolt
B-Net Pan Bolt
C-Net Pan Strap
D-Idler Sheave
E-Arm

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