Net Wrap Use After Extended Storage

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To minimize start-up problems after storage or after extended twine application operation:

1. Raise the net wrap cover. (See Open and Close Net Wrap Cover in Preparing Baler for Net Wrap section.)

2. 

   
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   Be careful when working around the knife. It is sharp.

   Be sure that bystanders stand clear before operating net wrap.

   
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   A - Feed Roll

   B - Stainless Steel Plate (2 used)

   Remove the net wrap and wipe excessive dust or crop material from the feed roll (A) and stainless steel net roll supports (B) with a dry cloth.

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3. 
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   A - Brake Lever

   If the new wrap is installed in the baler, pull lever (A) out and up.

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4. Move the lever up and down one time to rotate the rolls to keep the net from wrapping on the roll. Place the brake lever in locked operating position.

5. Close the net wrap cover.

6. 

   
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   When positioning the gate to provide access for service, always be sure that tension arm is fully raised, and against its stops. Prevent the gate from rotating downward unexpectedly while service work is being performed. ALWAYS raise the gate fully and lower it to the desired opening height before engaging the gate lock. Crop material can hold the tension arm at a lower position. If this material is disturbed during service, the tension arm can swing up, and the gate can swing suddenly downward, even if the gate lock is engaged. Verify that the tension arm is positioned against its stops. Failure to verify can result in serious injury or death.

   Close gate any time baler is left unattended.

   Do not lower gate with the lower net wrap guide detached from the belt guide or damage to the guide results.

   Do not operate the baler belts with the lower net wrap guide detached from the belt guide, or belt damage can result.

   Start tractor engine.

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7. Raise gate fully, then lower gate until lower front gate roll is approximately 1 m (3-1/3 ft) above the ground.

8. Shut off engine and remove ignition key.

9. Lock the gate.

10. Guide swings back when lower lock nuts are removed. Do not let the guide swing back freely, can cause machine damage.

    
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    Left-Hand Shown

    
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    A - Lock Nut

    B - Sheet Metal Area

    C - Guide Channels

    Remove lock nut (A) holding front corners of the lower the net wrap guide.

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11. Repeat on the opposite side.

12. Swing front of guide away from the gate roll.

13. Polish all of sheet metal area (B) and tops of guide channels (C) until smooth using Scotch-Brite® or ultra-fine sandpaper. When using sandpaper, polish marks must be parallel to movement of net.

14. Check sheet metal area (B) for holes made from wear. Excessive net pan pressure against belts can cause holes. (See Check and Adjust Net Pan Pressure in this section.)

15. If the sheet metal has holes worn in it, replace the guide. (See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.)

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    A - Guide Straps

    Position the belts between the guide straps (A).

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17. Swing the front of the assembly toward the bottom front roll.

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    A - Lock Nut

    Align the holes and install lock nut (A).

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19. If the guide strap clearance is more than 5 mm (3/16 in), damage to baler belts can occur.

    If the guide strap clearance is less than 3 mm (1/8 in), slitting of net material during feeding can occur.

    To reduce net material slits while baling cornstalk, milo, or sorghum, adjust clearance to 4—5 mm (0.16—0.20 in)

    Check and adjust clearance between ends of all belt guide straps and the bottom cross-member. (See Check and Adjust Lower Net Wrap Guide in this section.)

20. Tighten lock nut (A) on each side.

21. Start tractor engine.

22. Unlock gate and lower fully.

23. Shut off tractor engine.

24. If steps 24 through 26 are not followed, the net wrap will be fed continuously during the next bale.

    Connect the monitor-controller power plug to the tractor convenience outlet. Turn the tractor key to the ON position. Set the monitor-controller selector switch to NET.

25. To return the net knife arms to the home (forward) position, press the WRAP key.

26. Turn tractor key to OFF position. Remove key. Turn the monitor-controller OFF.