McHale F5500 - Net layer adjustment setting

McHale F5500 Baler
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After the roll is replaced, the tractor and electronic control box is powered back up and
the PTO is engaged. Once the net button is pushed, the net feeds into the chamber,
netting the bale and the knife trips. The operator then checks that netting is complete
and work can continue as normal.
6.5 Net layer adjustment setting
In an automatic cycle, the netter starts feeding net once the set bale density has been
reached. The bale is then wrapped with the predetermined net length and the net knife
is tripped. The net length can be adjusted at the net cutter drive on the left-hand side
of the machine. It is recommended that a minimum of two (2) layers of net are applied
to the bale. Dry conditions and very high densities require up to four (4) or more layers
to ensure a good bale shape.
If the knife hasn’t tripped, trip the knife by following the procedure below:
1. Ensure the PTO is disengaged, the tractor is shut down with the ignition key
removed and the machine is safely parked with wheels chocked, i.e. cannot roll.
2. Climb onto the baler platform. Carefully pull upwards on the knife frame bar
and while applying upwards pressure on the bar, release the bill hook, by
pushing it off the adjuster. (Refer to the following images)
3. Allow the knife to return to its tripped position, by lowering the knife frame bar
gently. (C)
4. Adjust the net amount adjuster accordingly. Adjustment is achieved by pushing
the adjustment lever (D) to the right in order to release the latch from the
notches. Choose the desired notch, upwards or downwards, for less or more
net to be applied, before re-engaging. The notches are sequenced from top to
bottom and are numbered from 1 to 8 respectively. See the table below for the
exact amount of net applied for each specific notch.
5. Once the desired setting is selected, replace the bill hook onto the adjuster by
pulling upwards on the knife frame bar. Ensure that the bill hook rests on the
adjuster, in the knife re-set position. (F)
NOTE: Hay or straw with a high % dry matter needs more net
When hay or straw is being baled with high dry matter, more net must be
applied. Dry conditions and very high densities require up to twice as
many layers to ensure a good bale shape.
WARNING: Adjusting the net adjustment lever
Never adjust the net adjustment lever while the baler PTO shaft is
engaged and the tractor is running. Never climb onto the baler platform
while the pick-up reel is still spinning! Beware of sharp knife edges!
CAUTION: Adjusting the net cutter
Never attempt to adjust the net cutter setting until the knife has tripped
(C), see the following images.