Maintenance and adjustment
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OPERATING MANUAL - Z587 BALER
It is recommended to set the pickup teeth 2-3 cm above
the ground level.
NOTICE
5.2. SWATH PRESS ADJUSTMENT
Check the swath press height against the metal guards (strips) on
the pickup.
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Set the press in the bottom "min" hole to collect damp material
from small swath.
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Set the press in the top "max" hole to collect dry material from
large swath.
Fig. 25. Adjusting the swath press.
5.3. ADJUSTING THE OF THE DRIVE CHAIN TENSION
(EVERY 10 OPERATING HOURS)
Periodically inspect the tensioning of the drive chains and (if
applicable) the automatic tensioner performance.
The chain tension value "F" must be 3-5 mm.
You can also determine it with the following formula:
F=0.1a
a - chain sprocket distance
Fig. 26. Chain tension.
Adjusting the automatic tensioners
The machine chains are automatically tensioned by spring-loaded
tensioners. Periodically inspect the chain tensioning and readjust if
necessary.
Check and adjust the chain tension:
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Open the left-hand side guard panel.
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Operate the nut to adjust the chain tension.
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Close the left-hand side guard panel.
Fig. 27. Adjusting the automatic tensioners.
Max
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