Adjust Pickup Float Springs
(Regular Pickup) (569)

NOTE: If equipped with hydraulic pickup lift; Remove cap screw from base end of cylinder (left-hand side) to gain access for spring adjustment.

E39271
E39271-UN-19JUN96

Right-Hand Side

E39270
E39270-UN-19JUN96

Left-Hand Side

A - Jam Nut

B - Float Spring Setting Dimension

Dimension (B) is an initial float spring setting for pickup tooth-to-ground clearance of 25—50 mm (1—2 in.) with wheel spindles in the normal position. (See WHEEL SPINDLE POSITIONS in Preparing the Baler section.)

More spring force will be needed if:

  • Operating at pickup tooth-to-ground clearance above 50 mm (2 in.) with wheel spindles in the normal position.
  • The baler has been lowered at the wheel spindles to improve feeding. (See BALE SHORT, DRY, SLICK CROPS in Operating the Baler section.)

Less spring force will be needed if:

  • The pickup does not lower to desired operating height.
  • The pickup bounces too much and leaves crop.
  • The baler has been raised at the wheel spindles to improve feeding. (See BALE CORNSTALKS in Operating the Baler section.)
  1. Loosen jam nut (A).

  2. IMPORTANT: Any dimension less than 60 mm (2-3/8 in.) at the right-hand spring will stretch or weaken the spring.

    Tighten screw into spring plug until dimension (B), between spring plug and spring anchor, is attained.

     

    569

    WITHOUT GAUGE WHEELS

    Right-Hand Side

    140 mm

    (5-1/2 in.)

    Left-Hand Side

    140 mm

    (5-1/2 in.)

    WITH GAUGE WHEELS

    Right-Hand Side

    60 mm

    (2-3/8 in.)

    Left-Hand Side

    10 mm

    (25/64 in.)

  3. Tighten jam nut (A).

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