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Rev 4/2018
SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS
Feed Arm
The normal position of the arm is parallel to the
bale chamber when fully extended. Feed fork travel
into the bale chamber can be adjusted so that
the distance is retarded or advanced. Feed arm
adjustment can affect the shape of the bales. By
retarding the feed arm, you put more hay to the
right-hand side of the bale chamber. By advancing
the feed arm, you put more hay to the left-hand
side of the bale chamber.
Loosen bolt (A), and rotate rod (B) to give desired
position of the feed fork (see Figure 121). There
should be no end play in rod at (C).
The feed arm connecting rod swivel is adjusted
by loosening jam nut (C). Rotate the swivel nut
clockwise until tight. Then loosen the swivel nut
in a counterclockwise rotation 1/12" of a turn. To
secure, hold the swivel nut in position and retighten
the 2" jam nut (see Figure 121).
A
B
C
Figure 121. Feed Arm
Feed Fork
The two forward tines on the feed fork are adjust-
able. The tines can be fastened to the feed fork in
position A, B or C, Figure 120. The normal position
is (B).
A
B
C
Figure 120. Feed Fork
If the bales are not uniform and more hay is needed
on the left-hand side of the bale chamber, move
both tines to posi tion (B). If more hay is needed
on the right-hand side of the bale chamber, move
both tines to position (A). Some ex perimenting may
be required to properly adjust the tines.
After adjusting the feed fork tines, run the feed arm
through one complete cycle by turning the flywheel
counterclock wise to make sure it does not interfere
with any other parts.
Additional adjustments can be done with the feed
arm.
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