2 MAINTENANCE

FEED GATE LATCH ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: Adjustment is made by tightening or loosening 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.

FEED GATE

STRIKER

TENSION

ADJUSTMENT

NUT

SPRING

FEED GATE

LATCH

BALE DOOR

BOLTS

FOR

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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Marathon Computer V-4224 installation manual Feed Gate Latch Adjustment