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Acre Meter Installation - Optional
IMPORTANT
Unfold and lower machine prior to performing any
steps.
1. Attach the Acre Meter Assembly to the front frame
tube using 5/8-11 U-Bolt and Locknuts. See
Figure 2-30. Attach the Acre Meter Switch to the Acre
Meter Bracket using #8-32 x 1-1/4" Screws, Flat
Washers, Lock Washers, and Locknuts. Attach the
short pickup switch ground wire under one of the
screw heads, removing paint under the wire
connector to assure a good electrical ground
connection. Do not tighten at this time. Set aside.
2. Remove the existing 1- 8 x 2-1/4 bolt, 1" Lock Washer
and 3/8" thick washer from the roller end. Slide
existing Lock Washer, a 3/8" thick washer, magnet
wheel and existing 3/8" thick washer onto 1-8 x 3 bolt.
Insert into end of roller and fully tighten.
3. Remove the existing Trunnion Bearing Bolts and Lock
Washers from bearing hanger. Place the Acre Meter
Bracket onto the bearing hanger and re-install
1/8" MAX
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existing Trunnion Bearing Bolts and Lock Washers.
Fully tighten.
4. Adjust the Acre Meter Switch so the center line of
magnet wheel and pickup switch are horizontally and
vertically aligned with a maximum 1/8" between
magnet wheel and pickup switch. Now firmly tighten
all screws. See Figure 2-29.
NOTE
Alignment of pickup switch and magnet wheel is critical.
Improper alignment will cause the acre counter to record
acres erratically or not at all.
5. Route the wire from the acre meter across the front
frame to the Acre Meter Switch and connect the
mating plugs.
6. Secure harness to existing light harness with tie
straps to prevent harness from rubbing or becoming
entangled. Install hose clamp into 1/2" hole in the
trunnion bearing plate with 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 bolt, flat
washer and locknut and nut.
See Page 3-12 for Programming the Acre Meter.
Pick-Up
Switch
Magnet Wheel
Assembly
Figure 2-29: Side View
184484 SideView
F-661-0321
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