Adjust Twine Cutter Tension

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   Turn tractor ignition key to the ON position. Do not start the tractor engine. To turn the monitor-controller ON, press the ON-OFF key.

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2. To select the TWINE mode, press and briefly hold the TWINE or NET key.

3. Using the monitor-controller EXTEND key, move the twine arms behind the twine cutter.

4. Turn the monitor-controller OFF. Turn the tractor ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key.

   Twine arms can move unexpectedly. Avoid crushing, keep hands out of the twine arm path. Turn off power BEFORE servicing or adjusting twine arms or twine cutter mechanism.

   Stay out of the path of twine arms at all times when power to twine arms is ON.

   
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5. 

   
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   Twine knife has two cutting edges. Be careful when working around the knife. It is sharp.

   
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   A - Cutter Strap

   B - Support

   C - Knife

   Pull cutter strap (A) gently forward until knife (C) contacts the hex anvil. Remove slack, but do not deform the cutter strap.

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6. Mark along the cutter strap (A) at support (B), as shown.

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   A - Twine Arm Stop

   B - Twine Arms

   C - Dimension

   D - Washers

   Make sure that the twine arm stop (A) is in the down position.

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8. Turn the tractor ignition key to the ON position. Ensure that the monitor-controller is in the TWINE mode.

9. To turn the monitor-controller ON, press the ON-OFF key.

10. Cycle the twine arms (B) to the home position using the monitor-controller WRAP key.

11. Turn the monitor-controller OFF. Turn the tractor ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key.

12. The distance (C) between the mark on the cutter strap and the strap support must be within specifications.

    Cutter Strap-to-Strap Support	Distance	5—7 mm (3/16—9/32 in)

    • To decrease distance (C), move washers (D) from the front of strap to rear of strap.
    • To increase distance, move washers from rear of strap to front of strap.
    
    

    If twine cutter adjustment cannot be made by moving washers on the cutter strap, see Adjust Electric Twine Actuator in this section.

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    A - Nut

    B - Tab

    C - Strap

    D - Twine Arm

    E - Dimension

    If washers have been moved, check overlap dimension (E) between the bottom edge of tab (B) and the bottom edge of strap (C). Dimension (E) must be within specifications.

    Bottom Edge of Tab-to-Bottom Edge of Strap	Overlap Distance	2—4 mm (3/32—5/32 in)

    To check overlap dimension:

    1. Turn the tractor ignition key to the ON position. To turn the monitor-controller ON, press the ON-OFF key .

    2. Using the monitor-controller RETRACT key, move the twine arms until twine arm (D) lightly contacts tab (B) and strap (C).

    3. Turn the monitor-controller OFF. Turn the tractor ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key.

    4. Loosen nut (A) and adjust tab (B) to obtain specification (E) between the bottom edge of tab (B) and the bottom side of the contact strap (C). Keep tab (B) vertical and tighten nut (A).

    5. Turn the tractor ignition key to the ON position. Turn the monitor-controller ON.

    6. Move the twine arms forward using the monitor-controller RETRACT key.

    7. Turn the monitor-controller OFF. Turn the tractor ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key.

    8. Check overlap dimension (E). The front twine arm must pass under tab (B). If necessary, adjust tab (B). Light contact between tab (B) and the front twine arm (D) is acceptable.

    9. Make sure that the distance between the mark on the cutter strap and the strap support is to specification.

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