Freeman 280 - Feed Arm Safety Latch; Plunger

Rev 4/2018
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SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS
Feed Arm Safety Latch
The feed fork will automatically release from the
feed arm under extreme conditions of overfeeding
the pickup. When this hap pens, the feed fork locks
into the feed fork catch (A) (see Figure 122).
After removing any excess hay or foreign material
from the feeder house, unlatch the feed fork from
the feed fork catch, and attach it back to the latch
on the feed arm (B).
The feed arm latch should be adjusted to break
away at 120 lb-ft torque. Measure this adjustment
with a torque wrench applied to the end of the latch
(B). Raise the torque by adding washers on the trip
spring rod (C). Lower the torque by de creasing the
number of washers.
WARNING
Always shut baler off when in specting,
adjusting, lubricating, or servicing the baler.
Figure 122. Feed Fork Catch
Plunger
The plunger can be adjusted to remove both side
play and up/down play. Keep the plunger in adjust-
ment to avoid unnecessary wear.
To adjust the up/down play, be sure the top plunger
roller is up to the top rail angle. Adjust the roller
by loosening nut (A). Move the roller and shaft up
or down as needed (see Figure 123). Lock it with
nut (A).
A
Figure 123. Top Plunger Roller Nut