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Starter roll wraps with scraper installed.
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Bent scraper bar or too much clearance between scraper and starter roll bars.
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Replace or adjust scraper bar. (See ADJUSTING STARTER ROLL SCRAPER in Service section.)
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Nicks on starter roll bars catch hay.
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Remove nicks with a file.
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Staggered roll spirals wrap.
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Weld not on trailing side of spiral. Nicks or excess weld catches hay.
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Relocate welds on trailing edge of spirals. Remove nicks by filing or grinding.
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Excessive scraper clearance.
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Adjust scraper bar. (See ADJUSTING STARTER ROLL SCRAPER in Service section.)
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Spirals installed incorrectly on roll.
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Turn roll end for end. Roll must be installed with spirals converging toward the center of machine.
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Staggered belt roll wraps in center of roll.
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Acceptable if not over 8 mm (5/16 in.) thick. Generally does not continue to grow.
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Remove wrappage once a day or as necessary.
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Ticking noises while running empty baler.
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Scrapers contacting spirals or starter roll bars. Spirals contacting sidesheet.
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Adjust scraper bar. (See ADJUSTING STARTER ROLL SCRAPER in Service section.) Center roll in sidesheet as necessary.
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Loose buildup over spiral scrapers
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Normally occurs on downhill side and self-cleans on uphill side.
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Remove once a day or as necessary.
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Belts slipping or not turning.
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Excessive sidesheet friction caused by "gummy" buildup on sidesheets.
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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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