Adjust Pickup Float Springs
(Regular Pickup—560M)

If equipped with hydraulic pickup lift, remove cap screw from the base end of cylinder (left-hand side) to gain access for spring adjustment.

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Right-Hand Side

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Left-Hand Side

A - Lock Nut

B - 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 is 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 is 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 lock nut (A).

  2. Any dimension less than 60 mm (2.4 in) at the right-hand spring stretches or weakens the spring.

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

    Float Spring Setting (Regular Pickup Without Gauge Wheels)

     

    Dimension (B)

    Right-Hand Side

    140 mm

    (5.5 in)

    Left-Hand Side

    140 mm

    (5.5 in)

    Float Spring Setting (Regular Pickup With Gauge Wheels)

     

    Dimension (B)

    Right-Hand Side

    60 mm

    (2.4 in)

    Left-Hand Side

    10 mm

    (0.4 in)

  3. Tighten lock nut (A).

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