Knotter Difficulties—Continued
CC014000-UN-22OCT98
| Symptom | Problem | Solution |
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Knot in each end of twine | Tucker fingers did not pick up needle twine or move it into twine disk properly. This twine will be longer than mating twine on opposite side of baler |
Adjust tucker fingers. Adjust twine disk and/or needles. Check twine tension at twine disk and twine box. Install plungerhead extensions. |
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Hay dogs not holding end of bale1. |
Free seized hay dogs. Replace broken hay dog springs. Reduce feeding rate. Install plungerhead extensions. |
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Twine broken or frayed in knot | Excessive twine tension around billhook during tying cycle causes twine to shear or pull apart |
Loosen twine disk spring. Smooth off all rough surfaces and edges on billhook. |
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Excessive twine tension |
Reduce twine tension. |
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Insufficient clearance between billhook and knife (wiper) arm |
Adjust clearance. |
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Twine ends frayed | Dull twine knife |
Sharpen or replace knife. |
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1 Hay dogs must extend into bale case completely
with each plungerhead stroke
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