Slip Clutch Alert

SymptomProblemSolution

False slip indication

Slip alarm sounds without PTO or pickup clutch slipping

Check pickup sensor by viewing rpm on channel 205. (See SLIP CLUTCH ALERT PICKUP RPM SENSOR in Operating the Baler section)

Check PTO Speed on channel 204 is properly set. (See SLIP CLUTCH ALERT PTO SPEED SENSOR in Operating the Baler section)

Slip alert feature can be turned off. (See TURN ON and OFF NET WRAP, SLIP CLUTCH ALERT, and VARIABLE CORE in Service section)

 

Pickup rpm is higher than PTO sensor rpm

Reverse orange and brown terminals inside connector

One of the clutches slip but the slip alarm does not sound

Monitor not receiving PTO sensor input

Check PTO sensor by viewing rpm on channel 204. (See SLIP CLUTCH ALERT PTO SPEED SENSOR in Operating the Baler section)

 

Both sensors have not been activated

Check that both sensors are activated and PTO set at proper speed. (See SLIP CLUTCH ALERT PTO SPEED SENSOR in Operating the Baler section)

Twine or net wrapping does not correct for slower speed

Improper sensor adjustment, faulty sensor, broken wires

Check PTO sensor by viewing rpm on channel 204. (See SLIP CLUTCH ALERT PTO SPEED SENSOR in Operating the Baler section)

Check PTO speed on channel 204 is properly set. (See SLIP CLUTCH ALERT PTO SPEED SENSOR in Operating the Baler section)

Pickup sensor is damaged

Wheel on clutch contacts sensor

Adjust gap between sensor and tone wheel.

PTO sensor is damaged

PTO slip clutch contacts sensor

Tighten or replace PTO driveline mounting screws

Check gear case shaft end play

Repair or replace gear case

Adjust gap between sensor and PTO clutch fins. (See Slip Clutch Alert PTO Speed Sensor in Operating the Baler section)

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