Adjusting Gauge Wheels

IMPORTANT: Gauge wheels must be positioned so pickup is as high as possible, but still allow the pickup teeth to clean the field adequately. Operating with pickup teeth contacting the ground will cause pickup damage.

NOTE: Pickup gauge wheels are optional on regular pickup.

Three factors determine the adjustment for gauge wheels:

  • Tractor drawbar height
  • Wheel spindle position
  • Baler tire size

If any one of these factors change, adjust gauge wheels.

Position gauge wheels to operate pickup teeth as high as possible and clean field adequately.

1. Park baler on a level surface. Baler hitch height must match the drawbar height of the tractor used for baling.

2. Loosen lock nut (A) and raise wheel to top of slot. Tighten lock nut. Repeat on opposite side.

IMPORTANT: Distance between the gauge wheel and ground must always be equal to or less than the distance between pickup teeth and ground. If not, gauge wheels will not protect pickup.

NOTE: If baler is in lowered position , a minimum pickup teeth ground clearance of 25 mm (1 in.) is not possible using gauge wheels due to a limited adjustment slot in gauge wheel arms.

Position and tighten gauge wheel in top of slot and adjust tooth-to-ground clearance with the mechanical crank. (See ADJUSTING PICKUP HEIGHT in this section.)

3. Adjust pickup until pickup teeth have a minimum of 25 mm (1 in.) ground clearance.

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A-Lock Nut

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4. Loosen lock nut (A) and lower wheel until it contacts the ground. Tighten lock nut (A). Repeat on opposite side. (Final adjustment will be determined by field conditions.)

IMPORTANT: Pickup float springs must be adjusted after gauge wheels are installed.

5. For initial pickup float spring setting with gauge wheels installed, see ADJUSTING PICKUP FLOAT SPRINGS in Service›Baler section. If excessive bouncing of the pickup occurs, decrease float spring force as needed.

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