Adjust Take-Up Arm Compression Spring

E69505
E69505-UN-21MAR13

A - Stop Nuts

B - Dimension

If spring has been replaced or stop nuts have been removed, adjust spring as follows:

  1. Close gate and lower tension arm.

  2. Remove any wrappage or buildup on rolls.

  3. With chamber empty, gate shut and tension arm down, briefly engage PTO.

  4. If forming belts are installed go to Step 6.

    Without forming belts; Adjust stop nuts (A) until dimension (B) is within specifications.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    SpringDistance905 mm ± 1.5 mm (35-5/8 in. ± 1/16 in.)

  5. Adjust spring after forming belts are installed. (See Step 6.)

  6. E69506
    E69506-UN-21MAR13

    A - Gap

    With forming belts installed, adjust stop nuts until gap (A) is between nut and pivot to within specifications.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Nut-to-PivotGap8—12 mm (0.315—0.472 in.)


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