Net Wrapping Equipment Difficulties

Symptom Problem Solution

Bale not wrapped (no "end of cycle" beep).

Gas springs installed in wrong hole on brake arm.

Install gas springs in hole closest to brake pivot. See "Decreasing Brake Bar Tension" in "Service" Section.

Net drive belt too short.

Replace drive belt. See "Removing And Installing Net Feed Roll Drive Belt" in "Service" Section.

Lower net guide not in contact with belts.

See "Checking Lower Net Guide Panel" in "Service" Section.

Burrs on lower net guide channels.

Remove burrs.

Net roll empty.

Install a new net roll.

Net drive rolls not engaged.

Check or replace drive belt. See "Net Wrapping Device Check Procedure" in "Service" Section.

Check belt tension when cycle starts. See "Net Wrapping Device Check Procedure" in "Service" Section.

Check that net roll diameter is not greater than 320 mm (12.6 in.).

Net rolled up around rubber roll.

Shut off tractor PTO. Open the net cover and release net feed roll brake. Unroll net by pulling on it. Never attempt to cut net with a knife against rubber roll.

Net rolled up around rubber roll after the first bale of the day.

Disengage net from net feed rolls if baler must stand over night or more than 10 hours without operation.

Net rolled up around galvanized feed roll.

Adjust scraper to roll contact. See "Adjusting Net Feed Roll (NR 14) Scraper" in "Operating the Baler-General Purposes" Section.

Net drive roll pressure too high or too low.

Adjust net roll pressure. See "Service" Section.

OUCC006,0000260 -19-10OCT00-1/6


Symptom Problem Solution

Net not engaged properly (new roll).

Restart net installation. See "Preparing the Baler" Section.

Rubber roll damaged or sticky.

Change rubber roll, clean it and apply talc to roll.

Net sticky from packaging.

Cut off sticky area.

Bale not wrapped (with "end of cycle" beep).

Net around starter roll of baler.

Remove burrs on starter roll.

Net around precutter rotor (in straw).

Reinstall roll NR 2 fingers, if removed.

Net around sticky rolls of baler.

Clean the relevant rolls and adjust scrapers. See "Operating the Baler-General Purposes" Section.

Belt lacing aggressive.

Change relevant belt lacing.

Bale not wrapped (net wrapped around feed rolls)

Net roll continues to turn after net is cut.

Increase brake bar tension. See "Increasing Brake Bar Tension" in "Service" Section.

Bale wrapped (no "end of cycle" beep).

Net microswitch broken, bent or not adjusted.

Check and/or replace microswitch. See "Service" Section.

OUCC006,0000260 -19-10OCT00-2/6


Symptom Problem Solution

Net around the bale, but lacerated or net stays behind pickup.

Net lower guide deformed.

Check guide at the level of lower gate roll NR 9. See "Checking Lower Net Guide Crossbar" in "Service" Section.

1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) pickup feeder forks too aggressive.

Check that 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) pickup feeder forks are set in position "1". See "Operating the Baler-General Purposes" Section.

Net feed roll brake not correctly adjusted.

Adjust net feed roll brake. See "Net Wrapping Device Check Procedure" in "Service" Section.

Belt lacing aggressive.

Change relevant belt lacing.

Welding spots or marks on starter roll.

Remove spots and marks.

Too hard contact between lower net guide and belts.

Correct contact. See "Checking Lower Net Guide Panel" in "Service" Section.

OUCC006,0000260 -19-10OCT00-3/6


Symptom Problem Solution

Bale not uniformly wrapped or not wrapped.

Plugging between lower net guide and gate roll NR 8 See "Baler Roll Numbering" in "Service" Section.

Clean this area.

Guide of gate roll NR 9 bent.

See "Checking Lower Net Guide Crossbar" in "Service" Section.

Net feed roll brake not correctly adjusted.

Adjust net feed roll brake. See "Net Wrapping Device Check Procedure" in "Service" Section.

Lower net guide panel not in contact with belts.

Correct contact. See "Checking Lower Net Guide Panel" in "Service" Section.

Net drive belt too long.

Replace drive belt. See "Removing And Installing Net Feed Roll Drive Belt" in "Service" Section.

Baler drive speed too high (In 2nd or 3rd cut with precutter device).

Replace 22/22 teeth double drive sprocket with the 17/17 teeth sprocket.

Net wrapping cover not closed.

Cover must be closed and latched for best results. See "Checking Net Wrapping Cover Hook" in "Service" Section.

Net roll is installed in box backwards.

Install net roll correctly. See "Preparing the Baler" Section.

Net wrapping cover gas spring(s) weak

Check springs on both sides of the net wrapping cover. Replace if necessary.

Net roll support brackets damaged or out of adjustment.

See "Adjusting Net Roll Support Brackets" in "Service" Section.

Polish surface on stainless steel strips with fine crocus cloth or ultra fine sandpaper. Polish marks must be parallel to movement of mesh.

OUCC006,0000260 -19-10OCT00-4/6


Symptom Problem Solution

Net wrap loose around bale.

Too many wraps applied.

Normally no more than three wraps are needed. Excess wraps may appear to be loose.

Weak gas spring(s).

Check spring(s) for proper force.

Gas springs installed in wrong hole in brake arm.

Install in correct hole. See "Increasing Brake Bar Tension" in "Service" Section.

Net wrap breaking due to excessive tension.

Gas springs installed in wrong hole in brake arm.

Install in correct hole. See "Decreasing Brake Bar Tension" in "Service" Section.

Net not cut.

Specified net quality not used.

Use recommended net quality.

Electrical components defective.

Check and/or replace parts.

Dull knife.

Sharpen knife. See "Service" Section.

Net feed roll brake not correctly adjusted.

Adjust net feed roll brake. See "Net Wrapping Device Check Procedure" in "Service" Section.

Swinging bar not all across the width in contact with net knife.

Reinstall correctly. See "Net Wrapping Device Check Procedure" in "Service" Section.

Net knife not parallel.

Reinstall correctly.

Buzzer stays on after net is cut.

Knife stop (right-hand side) not properly adjusted.

Check proper adjustment of stop. See "Service" Section.

Spring missing on switch actuating plate.

Replace spring.

Net not tight around bale.

Net drive belt too long.

Replace drive belt. See "Removing And Installing Net Feed Roll Drive Belt" in "Service" Section.

Gas springs installed in wrong hole in brake arm.

Install in correct hole. See "Increasing Brake Bar Tension" in "Service" Section.

OUCC006,0000260 -19-10OCT00-5/6


Symptom Problem Solution

Cover does not stay open.

Weak gas spring(s).

Replace gas spring(s).

Broken net wrap on bale or large area of bale not covered by net.

Brake bar applies excessive tension on net roll.

Install gas springs in hole closest to brake pivot. See "Decreasing Brake Bar Tension" in "Service" Section.

OUCC006,0000260 -19-10OCT00-6/6