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Gate opens while baling (590 only).
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Gate not latched.
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When closing gate hold selective control valve lever of tractor a few seconds after the gate is closed.
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Gate opens while baling (570, 580 only).
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Bale density knob too loose or tractor hydraulic system failure.
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Check bale density adjustment and position of tractor's selective control valve lever which must be in neutral position. Check tractor hydraulic system.
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Gate not latched (590 only).
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Obstruction between gate and frame.
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Remove obstruction.
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Hay build-up on belts in some crop conditions.
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Remove build-up. Operate PTO while closing gate.
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Too much clearance between latch hooks and shim pad.
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Adjust gate latch stop. See "Service" Section.
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Gate not closing completely (570, 580 only).
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Obstruction between gate and frame.
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Remove obstruction.
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Hay build-up on belts in some crop conditions.
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Remove build-up. Operate PTO while closing gate.
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Bale density gauge reading in red.
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Selective control valve lever of tractor not in neutral position.
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Move lever to neutral position.
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Bale density gauge defective.
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Replace gauge. See your John Deere dealer.
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Bale density valve defective.
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Replace or repair valve. See your John Deere dealer.
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Belts do not track properly.
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Lower rear gate roll out of adjustment.
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Adjust roll. See "Service" Section.
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Belts not routed correctly.
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See belt routing diagram and reroute belts. See "Service" Section.
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Twine or mud buildup on baler rolls.
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Remove buildup.
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Belts not cut square when splicing.
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Resplice belt. See "Service" Section.
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Problem |
Solution |
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Bale forming belts rubbing.
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Belt tension arm not fully down.
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Lower tension arm with tractor hydraulic lever.
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Belts not routed properly.
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See belt routing diagram and reroute. See "Service" Section.
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Starter roll wraps with hay.
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Scraper not adjusted.
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Adjust scraper. See "Operating the Baler - General Purposes" Section.
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Rubber bars installed.
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Remove bars and adjust scraper. See "Operating the Baler - General Purposes" Section.
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Bale sticks in chamber.
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New baler.
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Reduce density until baler has made several bales to polish side sheets.
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Gate deflectors not installed.
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Install gate deflectors. See "Attachments" Section.
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Bale density too high.
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Lower bale density at control valve. See "Operating the Baler - General Purposes" Section.
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Bale density control knob hard to turn.
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Locking ring locked against valve body.
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Unscrew locking ring before adjusting density control knob.
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Dry threads on adjusting screw.
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Apply a few drops of oil or dry graphite lubricant on the threads.
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Raised gate and/or belt tension arm create additional turning force.
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Adjust with gate closed and belt tension arm down.
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Belt lacing failure.
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Belts are not the same length.
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Belts must be the same length within 38 mm (1.49 in.). See "Service" section.
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Improper belt splice hooks or poor quality splice.
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See "Repairing Belts" in "Service" Section.
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Crop accumulation on rolls or belt guides.
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Remove crop accumulation.
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Problem |
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Belts slipping or not turning.
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Belt tension arm not returning all the way to tension belts.
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Check to see that tension arm tightens belts.
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Belts too long.
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Cut belts to proper length. See "Service" Section.
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Damage to belt diamond patterns.
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Wet conditions.
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Install upper roll drive kit. See "Attachments" Section.
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Material build-up on compressor rack causing belts to contact starter roll.
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See "Baling Short, Dry Slick Crops" and "Baling Silage" in "Operating the Baler - General Purposes" Section.
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Excessive shear bolt breakage.
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Tractor PTO engaged too fast.
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Engage PTO slowly.
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Wrong size or grade of shear bolt.
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Replace with recommended shear bolt.
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Hay wrapped around starter roll.
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Remove hay, check scraper adjustment. See "Operating the Baler - General Purposes" Section.
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