Check Gate Lock Valve Interlock Lever Adjustment

Before operating baler, make sure that gate lock lever is in the UNLOCKED position and that gate lock lever cannot be moved into locked position when gate interlock lever is contacting closed gate. Forming bales with gate lock lever in locked position will damage baler.

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A - Gate Lock Lever

B - Interlock Lever

C - Cap Screws


Interlock lever (B) prevents gate lock valve lever (A) from being moved into the locked position with gate closed.

  1. Close gate, shut off tractor engine, and remove key.

  2. Rotate interlock lever (B) until it contacts the gate.

  3. Move gate lock lever (A) to the locked position. If lever cannot be moved to locked position, no adjustment is needed.

  4. If lever can be moved to locked position, loosen gate lock valve mounting cap screws (C) and move gate lock valve toward the gate. Distance between gate and end of interlock lever must be within specifications.

    Gate-to-Interlock LeverGap15—20 mm (0.591—0.787 in.)

  5. Tighten cap screws and repeat Step 2.

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