Adjust Clearance Between Cutter Link Support and Twine Arm

Do not operate twine arms with the pickup in raised position, or damage to pickup teeth can occur.

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    Turn the tractor ignition key to the ON position. Press the ON-OFF key to turn the monitor-controller ON.



  2. Press and briefly hold the TWINE or NET key to select the TWINE mode.

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    A - Twine Arm

    B - Cutter Link Support

    C - Clearance

    D - Shims

    Press the EXTEND or RETRACT key to move the twine arm (A) under cutter link support (B).



  4. Turn monitor-controller OFF. Turn tractor key to OFF position. Remove key.

  5. Twine arms can move unexpectedly. Keep hands out of the twine arm path to avoid crushing. 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 area is ON.

    Measure clearance (C) between the bottom edge of the cutter link support (B) and the top of the twine arm strap. Clearance (C) must be within specifications.

    Bottom Edge of Cutter Link Support-to-Top of Twine Arm Strap Clearance6—12 mm (1/4—1/2 in)

    • If clearance (C) is less than specifications, remove shims (D) between the cutter link support (B) and the crossbeam underneath. If shims do not exist, lower the twine arms relative to the cutter link support. (See ADJUST TWINE ARM-TO-STARTER ROLL, CUTTER LINK SUPPORT, AND TWINE ARM STOP in this section.)
    • If clearance (C) is more than specifications, add shims (D).

  6. Change shims by loosening two self-tapping screws.

  7. Remove end play at the front of the cutter link support toward the center of the baler. Tighten screws.

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