Adjust Pickup Gauge Wheels

Gauge wheels must be positioned so the pickup is as high as possible, while the pickup teeth still clean the field adequately. Operating with pickup teeth contacting the ground can cause pickup damage.

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A - Lock Nut

• Tractor drawbar height
• Baler tire size
• Baler wheel spindle position
• Baler hitch position

If any one of these factors change, adjust the gauge wheels. Position the gauge wheels to operate the pickup teeth as high as possible and still clean field adequately.

1. Park the baler on a level surface. Baler hitch height must match the drawbar height of the tractor used for baling.

2. Loosen lock nut (A) and raise the wheel to the top of the slot. Tighten lock nut. Repeat on the opposite side.

3. The distance between the gauge wheel and ground must always be equal to or less than the distance between the pickup teeth and ground. If not, the gauge wheels will not protect the pickup.

   Adjust the pickup until pickup teeth have a minimum of 25 mm (1 in) ground clearance.

4. Loosen lock nut (A) and lower the wheel until it contacts the ground. Tighten lock nut (A). Repeat on the opposite side. Final adjustment depends on field conditions.

5. Check pickup float spring setting after gauge wheels are adjusted.

   Check and adjust the float spring setting. (See Adjust Pickup Float Springs in Service—Baler section.) If the pickup bounces too much, decrease float spring force as needed.