McHale
F5400
Baler
68
After every 1,500 to 2,000 bales, a quick check should be carried out as follows:
Firstly tension must be removed from the inner belt.
If the above conditions are not met, then adjust using the following procedure:
The brake should be set so that it is as close to the disc, as possible, without causing
any drag. Tighten the M6 nut, holding the screwdriver in screw slot to stop it turning.
After performing an adjustment, carry out above checks at A and B to ensure brake is
fully off, at step A and fully on, at step B. If not, repeat adjustment C until conditions at
A and B are satisfied. A small movement of the brake arm should apply the brake fully.
Finally, re-tension the inner belt.
A. Net knife reset
: The brake should be
off in this position. Disc moves freely.
With the net knife in the re-set position as
shown, it should be possible to rotate the
brake disc freely, without the brake
causing any noticeable drag.
B. Net knife tripped
: The brake should be
on in this position. Disc is locked.
With the net knife in the tripped position as
shown, it should not be possible to rotate
the brake disc, without exerting a lot of
force.
C. Adjustment
: Insert a flat blade
screwdriver in the screw slot and use a
10 mm spanner to loosen off the M6 nut,
as shown. Then using the screwdriver turn
the screw clockwise to tighten (apply the
brake sooner) and anti-clockwise to
loosen (back the brake off). Adjust the
brake using only a ¼ turn at a time, as it is
quite sensitive.