Shear Bolt Difficulties

SymptomProblemSolution

Flywheel shear bolt sheared

Dull knives

Sharpen knives.

 

Obstruction in bale case

Remove all obstructions.

 

Too much clearance between knives

Adjust plungerhead.

 

Crank stop improperly adjusted

Adjust stop.

 

Worn clutch ring

Replace.

 

Bales too heavy

Decrease bale tension.

 

Needles in bale case

Place needles in home position.

Sheared knotter and needle drive bolt

Knotter drive brake too tight

Loosen knotter drive brake.

 

Needles out of time

Retime needles.

 

Needles hitting obstructions

Remove all obstructions.

 

Obstruction in knotter

Remove all obstructions.

 

Needles out of adjustment

Adjust needles.

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