General Baler Difficulties

Symptom Problem Solution

Gate opens while baling.

Bale density knob too loose or tractor hydraulic system failure.

Check bale density adjustment and position of tractor's selective control valve lever which must be in neutral position. Check tractor hydraulic system.

Gate not closed.

Obstruction between gate and frame.

Remove obstruction.

Bale sticks in chamber.

New baler.

Reduce density until baler has made several bales to polish side sheets.

Bale density too high.

Lower bale density at control valve. See "Operating the Baler - General Purposes" Section.

Bale density control knob hard to turn.

Locking ring locked against valve body.

Unscrew locking ring before adjusting density control knob.

Dry threads on adjusting screw.

Apply a few drops of oil or dry graphite lubricant on the threads.

Raised gate creates additional turning force.

Adjust with gate closed.

Bale density gauge reading in red.

Selective control valve lever of tractor not in neutral position.

Move lever to neutral position.

Bale density gauge defective.

Replace gauge. See your John Deere dealer.

Bale density valve defective.

Replace or repair valve. See your John Deere dealer.

Bale sticks in chamber.

New baler.

Reduce density until baler has made several bales to polish side sheets.

Gate deflectors not installed.

Install gate deflectors. See your John Deere dealer.

Bale density too high.

Lower bale density at control valve. See "Operating the Baler - General Purposes" Section.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Excessive shear bolt breakage.

Tractor PTO engaged too fast.

Engage PTO slowly.

Wrong size or grade of shear bolt.

Replace with recommended shear bolt.

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