Check for Poor Net Cut-Off
(Left-Hand Side of Baler)

If the counterknife angle does not contact the knife on the left-hand side or the cut is poor on the left-hand side, contact can be present between the idler sheave bolt head and the net pan bolt head or strap.

1. Open the net wrap cover.

2. Engage the brake lever.

3. Turn the tractor ignition key to the ON position.

4. 
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   Select the Settings softkey.

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5. 
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   Select the Baler Diagnostics softkey.

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6. 
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   Select the Test Output softkey.

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7. 
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   A - Net Actuator Retract Softkey

   To move the counterknife angle to the down position, select the Net Actuator Retract softkey (A).

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8. To avoid personal injury from unexpected knife movement, disconnect the net wrap actuator wire connector or power plug when performing adjustment or working in the area.

   
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   A - Wire Harness Connector

   Turn the tractor ignition key to the OFF position and remove key. Disconnect the ISOBUS baler plug from the tractor ISO socket or disconnect the net actuator wire harness connector (A).

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9. 
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   A - Idler Sheave Bolt

   B - Net Pan Bolt

   C - Net Pan Strap

   D - Idler Sheave

   E - Arm

   If there is contact between the idler sheave bolt head (A) and the net pan bolt head (B) or strap:
   • Grind the net pan bolt head (B) or grind a chamfer at the front edge of the net pan strap (C). (See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.)
   • Bend arm (E) out and remove the washer between the idler sheave and the arm if necessary to align idler sheave (D) with the v-belt. (See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.)
   
   

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