Adjust Bale Shape Sensor (Channels 007 and 009)

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


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    A - Dimension

    B - Rear Edge of Panel

    If bale shape gauge strap is not used:

    • Put a board approximately 51 x 102 or 102 x 102 mm (2 x 4 or 4 x 4 in) between the roller bearing and belt as shown.
    • Position board to hold bale shape sender arm so 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 monitor-controller ON.


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

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

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

  6. To calibrate the bale shape sensor, press the plus and minus keys simultaneously. An audible beep is heard.

  7. To adjust the opposite side, repeat the procedure. Use appropriate channel for adjustment.

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