Adjust Bale Shape Sensor—Field Procedure (Channels 007 and 009)

The best bales will be formed at maximum density with dry hay. Check and adjust the bale density to the highest pressure that will ever be used. It is suggested to set baler at maximum density. (See ADJUST BALE DENSITY in Operating Baler with BaleTrak™ Pro System section.)

1. IMPORTANT: Calibration must be done with variable core off (if equipped).

   When in the calibration mode neither the automatic wrap cycle or oversize bale warning will function. There is a risk of making an oversize bale without knowing and causing damage to baler. Observe the mechanical size indicator on front of baler and avoid baling near the red zone. It can be necessary to make two bales to adjust both sensors.

   NOTE: Proper windrow formation is important for this adjustment. Windrow width MUST be half or less than half of the bale chamber width OR full width. If it is full width, it must be uniform density.

   Begin baling and make a 1.27—1.40 m (50—55 in.) bale in the chamber.

2. Stop tractor leaving engine running.

3. Turn off monitor-controller.

4. Press and hold COUNTER key. Then press ON or OFF key to put monitor-controller in calibration mode.

5. Continue to hold COUNTER key and press PLUS key until CH007 appears in the digital display.

6. Release COUNTER key and begin driving down the windrow to feed crop into the extreme right side of baler. Be sure to crowd the end of the pickup to fill the right end of bale. If necessary, allow some hay to be missed off the end of the pickup to ensure maximum end density.

7. Drive until calibration numbers on digital display stop increasing. Continue for a short distance, stop, and disengage PTO. The belt on right side is now at its tightest.

8. The number on monitor-controller must be 176 and a tone must be heard.

   If 176 is not displayed:

   • Shut off tractor engine.
   • Press and hold COUNTER key while turning on monitor-controller.
   • Continue to hold COUNTER key and press PLUS key until CH007 appears in digital display.
   • Loosen right-hand bale shape sensor.
   • Rotate sensor slowly until the number 176 appears in digital display and a tone is heard.

   • IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten sensor or damage can occur.

     Tighten sensor while maintaining 176 in display.
   
   

9. NOTE: It can be necessary to return monitor-controller to normal operating mode to finish bale in baler to avoid creating an oversize bale.

   Repeat procedure for left side except use CH009.

10. After bale shape sensors have been adjusted, turn monitor-controller off to exit calibration mode, then back on, for normal operation.