Grouper Canvas Operation

Symptom Problem Solution

Crop does not reach grouper

The crop falls down in front of canvas

Increase ground speed

Check that on 1355-1365 rotor speed is adjusted at 870 rpm. See "Operating the Mower-conditioner" Section

On 1355-1365, choose the best position of conditioning hood. See "Operating the Mower-conditioner" Section

Set the rotor speed at 1000 rpm. See "Attachments" Section

Wide rear windrow deflector not in uppermost position

Adjust wide rear deflector in uppermost position. See "Operating the Mower-conditioner" Section

Canvas plugging

Shut-off valve lever seized

Clean and lubricate lever

Ground speed too fast for crop conditions

Reduce ground speed in heavy, bushy or extremely wet crops

Ground speed too slow for crop conditions

Increasing ground speed may improve crop delivery

Mower-conditioner speed too slow

Operate PTO at rated speed

Canvas speed not adapted to ground speed

Increase or reduce canvas speed

Hydraulic pump reservoir oil level incorrect

Refill with specified oil quality (See "Lubrication and Maintenance" Section)

Pump belt tension incorrect

Adjust belt tension

Canvas tension incorrect

Adjust canvas tension

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