Adjust Bale Shape Sensor
(Channel 007 and 009)

The number of bale shape indicator bars displayed is 24.

Bale shape gauge strap (A) is available through your John Deere dealer.

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    Left-Hand Side Shown

    A - Bale Shape Gauge Strap

    B - Bearing

    If bale shape gauge strap (A) is used:

    • Install strap (A) over roller bearing (B).
    • Attach the end of the strap over the baler frame cross-member. Make sure that the lip of the cross-member is seated on the strap.



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    Right-Hand Side Shown

    A - Dimension

    B - Rear Edge of Panel

    Use common dimensional lumber, if available. Actual measurement is 1-1/2 x 3-1/2 in.

    If bale shape gauge strap is not used:

    • Put a board approximately 38 x 89 x 457 mm (2 x 4 x 18 in) between the roller bearing and the belt as shown.
    • Position the board to hold the bale shape sender arm so that the rear of the roller bearing is 62 mm (2-7/16 in) (A) from the rear edge of panel (B).



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    C - COUNTER Key

    D - PLUS Key

    Press and hold COUNTER key (C) while turning the monitor-controller ON.



  4. Continue to hold COUNTER key (C) and press PLUS key (D) until:

    • CH007 is displayed to adjust the right side
    • CH009 is displayed to adjust the left side

  5. Release COUNTER key (C) to display the sensor value.

  6. Press the + and - keys simultaneously to calibrate the bale shape sensor to this position. Hold both keys until the confirmation beep is heard.

  7. Repeat the procedure to adjust the opposite side. Use the appropriate channel for adjustment.

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