Knotter Difficulties—Continued
CC014005-UN-22OCT98
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Knot not stripped off billhook | Excessive billhook tongue tension |
Loosen adjusting nut of billhook pressure arm spring. |
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Insufficient clearance between billhook and knife (wiper) arm |
Adjust clearance. |
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Knife arm wiper is not contacting back face of billhook |
Adjust wiper plate so that wiper is in proper contact with billhook. |
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Knife arm lift is not sufficient |
Bend knife arm to increase movement past end of billhook. |
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Rough billhook |
Smooth off all rough edges on billhook with emery cloth. |
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Worn or bent billhook |
Replace billhook. See the John Deere dealer. |
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Insufficient bale density |
Increase bale density. |
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Twine tension too high |
Reduce tension. |
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Improper twine disk adjustment |
Adjust disk timing. |
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Needle twine goes under billhook tongue during first quarter of billhook travel | Tucker fingers not carrying twine back to tying position |
Adjust tucker fingers. |
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