High-Moisture Kit Difficulties

NOTE: Refer to Baling Wet Hay in Operating the Baler section for proper baling procedures when making silage bales.

Symptom Problem Solution

Starter roll wraps with scraper installed.

Bent scraper bar or too much clearance between scraper and starter roll bars.

Replace or adjust scraper bar. (See ADJUSTING STARTER ROLL SCRAPER in Service section.)

Nicks on starter roll bars catch hay.

Remove nicks with a file.

Staggered roll spirals wrap.

Weld not on trailing side of spiral. Nicks or excess weld catches hay.

Relocate welds on trailing edge of spirals. Remove nicks by filing or grinding.

Excessive scraper clearance.

Adjust scraper bar. (See ADJUSTING STARTER ROLL SCRAPER in Service section.)

Spirals installed incorrectly on roll.

Turn roll end for end. Roll must be installed with spirals converging toward the center of machine.

Staggered belt roll wraps in center of roll.

Acceptable if not over 8 mm (5/16 in.) thick. Generally does not continue to grow.

Remove wrappage once a day or as necessary.

Ticking noises while running empty baler.

Scrapers contacting spirals or starter roll bars. Spirals contacting sidesheet.

Adjust scraper bar. (See ADJUSTING STARTER ROLL SCRAPER in Service section.) Center roll in sidesheet as necessary.

Loose buildup over spiral scrapers

Normally occurs on downhill side and self-cleans on uphill side.

Remove once a day or as necessary.

Belts slipping or not turning.

Excessive sidesheet friction caused by "gummy" buildup on sidesheets.

Be sure gate deflectors are installed in gate.

Remove buildup by scraping or using high-pressure washer.

Avoid baling when moisture content causes "gummy" buildup. Bale crop when moisture content is different.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Upper tension arm compression spring out of adjustment.

Adjust spring. (See ADJUSTING TAKE-UP ARM COMPRESSION SPRING in Service section.)

Bale does not eject.

Bale sticks in front frame due to "gummy" buildup on baler sides.

Remove buildup. Be sure gate deflectors are installed in gate.

Avoid baling when moisture content causes "gummy" buildup. Bale crop when moisture content is different.

Bale sticks in chamber.

Bale sticks in front frame due to damp crop.

Be sure gate deflectors are installed in gate.

Remove paint from inside of sidesheets.

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