Slip Clutch Alert

False slip indication

Slip alarm sounds without PTO or pickup clutch slipping

Check pickup sensor by viewing rpm on monitor.

Check PTO speed on the monitor.

Slip alert feature can be turned off.
 

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 speed on the monitor.
 

Both sensors have not been activated

Check that both sensors are activated and PTO set at proper speed (See Slip Clutch Alert System [MegaWide™ Plus Pickup or Slip Clutch Alert System [MegaWide™ HC2 Feed System] in Operating the Baler section)

Twine or the net wrapping does not correct for slower speed

Improper sensor adjustment, faulty sensor, broken wires

Check PTO sensor adjustment.

Check PTO speed on the monitor.

Speed compensation program may be turned off.

Replace faulty PTO speed sensor.

Pickup sensor is damaged

Wheel on clutch contacts sensor

Adjust the sensor away from the sprocket.

PTO sensor is damaged

Main clutch contacts sensor

Tighten bolts attaching PTO driveline to gear case

Repair loose gear case shaft (See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.)

To clear the clutch housing, position the PTO sensor radially.

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