Adjusting Twine Tension

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Do not attempt to feed twine into the baler or pull twine from twine arms while the baler is running. The baler feeds material faster than you can release it.

Disengage PTO and shut off tractor engine.

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Stay out of the path of twine arms at all times when power to twine arms is ON.

It may be necessary to adjust twine tension when changing to a different size twine or when changing from sisal to plastic.

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A - Tension Plates

Adjust twine tension while pulling twine perpendicular to end of twine tube.

• If twine tension is too high, the twine does not start to wrap around the bale or the twine can break.
• If the twine tension is too loose, the twine does not hold the bale adequately.

To adjust twine tension:

1. Lower pickup to avoid twine arms from bending pickup teeth.

2. Move twine arms to home position. Make sure that twine is routed correctly. (See Routing Twine in Prepare Baler for Twine section.)

3. Open twine compartment door on the right-hand side of the baler.

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   A - Tension Plates (Door Bands)

   B - Tension Plates (Twine Arms)

   C - Rear Twine Arm

   D - Wing Nut

   E - Front Twine Arm

   Remove crop buildup from tension plates (A) on door bands and from tension plates (B) on twine arms.

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5. Attach spring scale to twine from the rear twine arm (C). Pull twine perpendicular to the twine arm. Twine pull should be within specifications.

   Twine Pull	Force	22—45 N (5—10 lbf)

   • To increase the tension on the twine, tighten wing nut (D).
   • To decrease the tension on the twine, loosen wing nut (D).
   
   

6. Repeat step 5 to adjust twine tension for the front twine arm (E).

7. Cut twine 305—381 mm (12—15 in) beyond end of twine arms (C and E)