Adjusting Clearance Between Cutter Link Support and Twine Arm

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.

IMPORTANT: Do not operate twine arms with pickup in raised position, or damage to pickup teeth may occur.

1. Move twine arm (A) under cutter link support (B) as follows:

    Electric Twine Wrap;

  • Turn tractor key to ON position. Do not start tractor engine.
  • Turn monitor-controller ON.
  • Press and momentarily hold TWINE/NET key to select TWINE mode.
  • Press EXTEND or RETRACT key to move twine arm (A) under cutter link support (B).
  • Turn monitor-controller OFF. Turn tractor key to OFF position. Remove key.

2. Measure clearance (C) between bottom edge of cutter link support (B) and top of twine arm strap. Clearance (C) should be within specifications.

Specification

Bottom Edge of Cutter Link Support-to-Top of Twine Arm Strap -Clearance 6-12 mm (1/4-1/2 in.)

E47598
E40634


A-Twine Arm
B-Cutter Link Support
C-Clearance
D-Shims

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  • If clearance (C) is less than specifications, remove shims (D) between cutter link support (B) and underneath crossbeam. If shims do not exist, lower twine arms relative to cutter link support. (See ADJUSTING TWINE ARM-TO-STARTER ROLL, CUTTER LINK SUPPORT AND TWINE ARM STOP in this section.)
  • If clearance (C) is more than specifications, add shims (D).
3. Change shims by loosening two self-tapping screws.

4. Remove end play at front of cutter link support toward center of baler. Tighten screws.

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