Felins Tying Machine 2000-16

Refer to the lubrication photos for lubrication points for oil and grease. Most, but not all, of the lubrication points are highlighted on the machine with white paint.

Lubricate the machine as presented in the Lubrication Schedule.

The following locations are lubricated with 2 - 3 drops of Felins lubricating oil (Part No. 300A03024):

Oil hole for main shaft at base of column - Figure 23

Oil hole for main shaft in shaft support - Figure 24

Oil hole for stripper pivot - Figure 25

Oil hole for tucker pivot - Figure 25

Oil hole in cam follower roller - Figure 26

Base of knotter at top of main frame - Figure 27

Warning: Only trained personnel should perform this procedure.

Loosen the brass locknut on the Twine Arrestor.

Choose the direction to turn the black plastic head on the Twine Arrestor

Number of 1/8 turn increments made

Tie a package to confirm that the tension is as desired.

Sign off on the tension adjustment

Refer to the lubrication photos for lubrication points for oil and grease. Most, but not all, of the lubrication points are highlighted on the machine with white paint. Lubricate the machine as presented in the Lubrication Schedule.

The following locations are lubricated with 2 - 3 drops of Felins lubricating oil (Part No. 300A03024):

• Oil hole for main shaft at base of column - Figure 23

• Oil hole for main shaft in shaft support - Figure 24

• Oil hole for stripper pivot - Figure 25

• Oil hole for tucker pivot - Figure 25

• Oil hole in cam follower roller - Figure 26

• Base of knotter at top of main frame - Figure 27

WARNING: Do not perform maintenance on machinery unless electrical power and air are disconnected, locked out or cannot be turned on by any person other than the individual performing the maintenance.

Disconnect the power at the power switch and remove the power cord.

Remove the screws that secure the table to the machine and remove the table.

Loosen the nylon lock nut to allow the brass nut to be adjusted.

CAUTION: When operating the machine, the operator should wear appropriate personal protective equipment including, but not limited to safety glasses. The operator should keep hands, any loose clothing or jewelry, and long hair clear of openings and moving parts at all times.

Turn the power back on and test the machine.

NOTE: If further adjustments are needed, make sure to shut off the electrical power and remove the power cord from the machine before continuing with the adjustment process.

Repeat the adjustment procedures as needed.

WARNING: Do not perform maintenance on machinery unless electrical power and air are disconnected, locked out or cannot be turned on by any person other than the individual performing the maintenance.

Disconnect the power at the power switch and remove the power cord.

Remove the screws that secure the table to the machine and remove the table.

CAUTION: Even if the knife is not cutting properly, the cutting edge is still extremely sharp. Use extreme caution when handling or working around the knife to avoid injury.

Loosen the two screws securing the knife to the stripper plate. Note: Removing screws completely is not required.

Remove the knife from the stripper plate.

Install new knife making sure to seat the knife all the way back and in the orientation shown.

Reinstall and secure the table.