Krone Big Pack 1270 XC, Original Operating Instructions

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Settings 16
Setting the knotter needles 16.4
BiG Pack 1270 XC
Original Operating Instructions 150000748_01_en 215
16.4.3 Check/adjust upper dead point of the knotter needles
For „double knotter“ version
BP000-467
The upper dead point is reached if the knotter needles (4) protrude from the knotter at the
highest point just before the knotter needles (4) are retracted. In this position (I), the knotter
needles (4) must not touch the twine disc cleaners (2) of the twine drivers (3).
ü A big bale is simulated, refer to page 222 .
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Trigger the tying process manually with machine at standstill, refer to page 123 .
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Turn the flywheel manually in working direction ( refer to page 54 ) until the knotter needles
(4) have reached their highest position ( upper dead point ), see position (I).
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Apply flywheel brake refer to page 100 .
„ Check the dimension X between the upper edge of the twine disc (2) to the centre of the
lower roll (2) in the needle point.
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If the dimension is X=105-115 mm , the setting is correct.
Æ If the dimension is not X=105-115 mm , the needle connecting rod must be shortened/
extended.
NOTICE! Damage to the machine! If the needle brake is not checked and if necessary
adjusted, after shortening/extending the needle connecting rod, the machine may be
damaged. Check and, if necessary, adjust the needle brake after shortening/extending
the needle connecting rod,
refer to page 219 .