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Gate opens while baling.
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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 closed.
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Obstruction between gate and frame.
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Remove obstruction.
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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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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 creates additional turning force.
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Adjust with gate closed.
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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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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 your John Deere dealer.
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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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