Adjust Take-Up Arm Compression Springs

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A - Stop Nuts

B - Dimension

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

  1. With empty baler, close the gate and lower tension arm. Remove any wrappage or buildup on rolls.

  2. If forming belts are installed, go to Step 4.

  3. If installing springs on baler without out forming belts installed, adjust stop nuts (A) until dimension (B) is within specifications.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Take-Up Arm Compression SpringLength998 ± 1.5 mm (39.3 ± 0.04 in.)

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    A - Gap

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

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


  5. Engage tractor PTO, raise, and lower tension arm.

  6. Check gap (A) on right and left-hand springs. Adjust if necessary.

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