Adjust Twine Tension

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DO NOT attempt to feed twine into baler or pull twine from twine arms WHILE BALER IS RUNNING. The baler feeds material faster than you can release it.

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It can be necessary to adjust twine tension when changing to a different size twine or when changing from sisal to plastic.

Twine tension is controlled by spring-loaded tension plates.

• If twine tension is too high, the twine cannot start to wrap around the bale or the twine can break.
• If twine tension is too loose, the twine cannot hold the bale adequately.

To adjust twine tension:

1. Lower the pickup to prevent twine arms from bending the pickup teeth.

2. Move twine arms to the home position. Make sure that twine is routed correctly. (See Route Twine in Preparing the Baler section.)

   When using plastic twine or small sisal twine, route twine a FULL wrap around twine moving indicator. When using big sisal twine, route twine a QUARTER wrap around twine moving indicator. Twine must wrap behind strand which comes down from the twine box.

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   Twine Tension Plate (Left-Hand Side Shown)

   
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   A - Tension Plates (Door Bands)

   B - Tension Plates (Twine Arms)

   C - Rear Twine Arm

   D - Wing Nut

   E - Front Twine Arm

   Remove crop buildup from tension plates (A and B) and make sure that twine moving indicator pulleys are free to spin.

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4. Attach a spring scale to twine from the rear twine arm (C). Pull twine perpendicular to the twine arm. Twine pull must be within specifications.

   Twine Pull	Tension	22—45 N (5—10 lbf)

   • Tighten wing nut (D) to increase tension on twine.
   • Loosen wing nut (D) to decrease tension on twine.
   
   

5. Repeat previous step to adjust twine tension for the front twine arm (E).

6. Cut twine 305—381 mm (12—15 in) beyond end of twine arms (C and E).