Pickup Difficulties

SymptomProblemSolution

Pickup teeth digging in ground

Pickup set too low

Raise pickup.

Not picking up hay cleanly

Pickup does not lower correctly

Loosen lift spring. Check pivots.

 

Pickup teeth set too high

Lower pickup.

 

Ground speed too high

Reduce ground speed.

 

Hay not raked properly

Turn all hay onto clean stubble.

 

Pickup teeth bent or broken

Straighten or replace teeth.

 

Windrows too light

Rake heavier windrows.

Pickup teeth do not revolve

Belt slipping

Replace or tighten belt. Raise compressor.

Pickup teeth breakage

Pickup set too low

Raise pickup.

 

Foreign material in pickup

Remove foreign material.

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