2 MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES - FEED GATE LATCH ADJUSTMENT
BALE DOOR
FEED GATE
LATCH
SPRING
FEED GATE
STRIKER
TENSION
ADJUSTMENT
NUT
BOLTS
FOR
STRIKER
NOTE:
Adjustment is made by tightening or loos-
ning the TENSION ADJUSTMENT NUT with the
feed gate in the up position. Spring tension
should not exceed 5 lbs to prevent excessive
wear on the feed gate latch and striker.
NOTE:
In the event of excessive wear, the feed gate latch
STRIKER is removable and replaceable. Striker may be
replaced by removing the two (2) striker bolts. Access to the
striker bolts can be achieved by removing the front cover
from the bale door
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