Knotter Difficulties—Continued
CC014001-UN-22OCT98
| Symptom | Problem | Solution |
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Knot too loose | Worn or damaged billhook tongue |
Replace billhook. See the John Deere dealer. |
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Bale density too low |
Increase bale density. |
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Normal wear of knotter |
Adjust knife arm wiper. |
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Improper adjustment of twine disk |
Adjust twine disk. |
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Twine ends uneven | Insufficient tension on twine disk |
Tighten twine disk spring. |
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Dull or chipped knife |
Sharpen or replace knife. |
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No knot in either twine end | Twine sheared in twine disks |
Loosen twine holder and/or remove all sharp edges and burrs on twine holder and disks. |
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Billhook not revolving |
Check for lost or sheared pin in billhook pinion. |
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Billhook tongue fails to open |
Check for lost billhook tongue roller, excessive wear on roller and cam face, or damaged billhook tongue. |
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