Ramp engages too quickly or too late.
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Regulator valve needs adjustment.
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Adjust. (See ADJUSTING BALE RAMP in Operating the Baler section.)
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Bale sticks in chamber.
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New baler.
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Make several bales out of dry hay to polish sidesheets. Do not crowd ends so finished bale has soft ends.
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Excessive sidesheet friction caused by "gummy" buildup on sidesheets.
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Remove buildup. Be sure gate deflectors are installed in gate.
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Bale ramp-to-gate timing needs adjustment.
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Adjust. (See ADJUSTING BALE RAMP in Operating the Baler section.)
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Bale will not roll back far enough.
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Baler operating in lower position.
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Raise baler or remove bale ramp. (See WHEEL SPINDLE POSITIONS in Preparing the Baler section.)
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Bale ramp moves up too soon.
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Regulator valve incorrectly adjusted.
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Adjust by turning valve inward. (See ADJUSTING BALE RAMP in Operating the Baler section.)
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Gate lock valve not fully unlocked.
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Be sure snap ring on gate lock spool is against valve housing.
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Bale ramp does not tilt.
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Inadequate tractor hydraulic pressure.
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Bale ramp requires 15169 kPa (151.7 bar) (2200 psi) minimum hydraulic pressure.
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Regulator valve adjusted incorrectly.
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Open valve 1/4 turn and try operating bale ramp again. (See ADJUSTING BALE RAMP in Operating the Baler section.)
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