Knotter Difficulties

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CC013999-UN-22OCT98


SymptomProblemSolution

Knot in Twine Over Bale Only

Tucker fingers did not pick up needle twine or move into tying position properly

Adjust tucker fingers.

Adjust twine disk and/or needles.

Check twine tension at twine disk and twine box.

Install plungerhead extensions.

 

Hay dogs not holding end of bale1

Free seized hay dogs.

Replace broken hay dog springs.

Reduce feeding rate.

Install plungerhead extensions.

1 Hay dogs must extend into bale case completely with each plungerhead stroke.

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