Adjust Bale Shape Sensor
(Channels 007 and 009)

NOTE: Number of bale shape indicator bars displayed is 24.

Bale shape gauge strap (A) is available through your John Deere dealer.

1. 
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   Left-Hand Side Shown

   A - Bale Shape Gauge Strap

   B - Bearing

   If bale shape gauge strap (A) is used:
   • Install strap (A) over roller bearing (B).
   • Attach end of strap over baler frame cross-member. Make sure lip of cross-member is seated on strap.
   
   

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2. 
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   A - Dimension

   B - Rear Edge of Panel

   If bale shape gauge strap is not used:
   • Put a board approximately 51 x 102 x 457 mm (2 x 4 x 18 in.) between roller bearing and belt as shown.
   • Position board to hold bale shape sender arm so rear of roller bearing is 62 mm (2-7/16 in.) (A) from rear edge of panel (B).
   
   

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3. 
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   C - COUNTER Key

   D - PLUS Key

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

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4. Continue to hold COUNTER key (C) and press PLUS key (D) until:

   • CH007 is displayed to adjust right side
   • CH009 is displayed to adjust left side
   
   

5. Release COUNTER key (C) to display sensor value.

6. If buzzer does not emit a setup tone and display readout is above or below setup value of 176, bale shape sensor is out of adjustment.

7. 
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   Right-Hand Side Shown

   A - Shield

   B - Rolling Thread Cap Screw

   To adjust sensor, remove rolling thread cap screw (B). Rotate shield (A) away from baler.

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8. 
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   A - Bale Shape Sensor

   Loosen sensor mounting hardware and rotate sensor (A) until buzzer emits a tone and 176 is displayed. Tighten sensor mounting hardware.

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9. Install shield by rotating toward baler and fastening with mounting cap screw.

10. Repeat procedure to adjust opposite side. Use appropriate channel for adjustment.