Gate opens while baling (592 only).

Gate not latched.

When closing gate hold selective control valve lever of tractor a few seconds after the gate is closed.

Gate opens while baling (572, 582 only).

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 latched (592 only).

Obstruction between gate and frame.

Remove obstruction.

Hay build-up on belts in some crop conditions.

Remove build-up. Operate PTO while closing gate.

Too much clearance between latch hooks and shim pad.

Adjust gate latch stop. See "Service" Section.

Gate not closing completely (572, 582 only).

Obstruction between gate and frame.

Remove obstruction.

Hay build-up on belts in some crop conditions.

Remove build-up. Operate PTO while closing gate.

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.

Belts do not track properly.

Lower rear gate roll out of adjustment.

Adjust roll. See "Service" Section.

Belts not routed correctly.

See belt routing diagram and reroute belts. See "Service" Section.

Twine or mud buildup on baler rolls.

Remove buildup.

Belts not cut square when splicing.

Resplice belt. See "Service" Section.

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Bale forming belts rubbing.

Belt tension arm not fully down.

Lower tension arm with tractor hydraulic lever.

Belts not routed properly.

See belt routing diagram and reroute. See "Service" Section.

Starter roll wraps with hay.

Scraper not adjusted.

Adjust scraper. See "Operating the Baler - General Purposes" Section.

Rubber bars installed.

Remove bars and adjust scraper. See "Operating the Baler - General Purposes" Section.

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 "Attachments" Section.

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 and/or belt tension arm create additional turning force.

Adjust with gate closed and belt tension arm down.

Belt lacing failure.

Belts are not the same length.

Belts must be the same length within 38 mm (1.49 in.). See "Service" section.

Improper belt splice hooks or poor quality splice.

See "Repairing Belts" in "Service" Section.

Crop accumulation on rolls or belt guides.

Remove crop accumulation.

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Belts slipping or not turning.

Belt tension arm not returning all the way to tension belts.

Check to see that tension arm tightens belts.

Belts too long.

Cut belts to proper length. See "Service" Section.

Material accumulation between the belts

Set the center tension arm roll position according the crop type. (See "Setting Center Tension Arm Roll Position (NR 12)" in "Operating the Baler-General Purposes" Section.)

Damage to belt diamond patterns.

Wet conditions.

Install upper roll drive kit. See "Attachments" Section.

Material build-up on compressor rack causing belts to contact starter roll.

See "Baling Short, Dry Slick Crops" and "Baling Silage" in "Operating the Baler - General Purposes" Section.

Excessive shear bolt breakage.

Tractor PTO engaged too fast.

Engage PTO slowly.

Wrong size or grade of shear bolt.

Replace with recommended shear bolt.

Hay wrapped around starter roll.

Remove hay, check scraper adjustment. See "Operating the Baler - General Purposes" Section.

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