Excel EX62 - Adjustments; Cutting Edge and Platen Adjustments

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 ADJUSTMENTS
Adjustments are to be performed by authorized service technicians only.
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ROTATING CUTTING EDGE
The shear blade is designed to make use of four cutting edges. Follow these instructions to remove the shear blade and revolve it to a
fresh cutting edge.
1. Fully retract the platen.
2. Lockout the power to the baler.
3. Loosen the bolts which secure the shear blade.
4. Deburr the cutting edge if necessary, so it seats properly.
5. Turn the blade to a fresh cutting edge and secure with the bolts and washers. Use only P-1037 Grade 8 bolts. Add thread locker
to each bolt. Torque the bolts to 212 foot pounds.
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PLATEN TO CUTTING EDGE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
Follow the Rotating Cutting Edge adjustment instructions above before doing this procedure.
1/16" plus or minus 1/32" is the recommended distance from the top of the platen to the cutting edge. An excessive gap will hinder the
cutting performance, and cause debris to jam between the platen and the top of the bale chamber. Do not use more than 1/4" shim
material thickness. If the tolerance cannot be held, it may be necessary to replace the nylatron wear pads.
The top of the platen must be free from debris. Observe Lock Out/Tag Out
procedures to clean.
Follow these instructions for setting the gap distance.
1. Place the SYSTEM key switch in the HAND position.
2. Depress the FORWARD button until the platen's front edge is under the cutting edge.
3. Turn the SYSTEM key switch to OFF and Lock Out the power supply.
4. Remove the access panel to the back of the baler.
5. Remove the bolts at the bottom of the platen as shown in Diagram M.
6. From the front of the baler, use two chisels to wedge the platen upwards against the cutting edge by driving the chisels under the
front of the platen.
7. Pull the two glide retainers back and off the platen. Remove the nylatron wear pads from the retainers. It may be necessary to
tap retainers on floor to break nylatron loose.
8. Place the appropriate amount of shim material between the glide retainer and nylatron wear pad as shown in Diagram M.