Adjust. (See Calibrate Bale Shape Sensors in Baler Application Service section.)

Broken spring on the sender arm.

Replace spring.

Outside belts are not the same length.

Belts must be the same length within 38 mm (1.5 in). (See Repair Belts in Service—Baler section.)

Adjust. (See Calibrate Bale Shape Sensors in Baler Application Service section.)

Outside belts too short.

Check and correct belt length. (See Repair Belts in Service—Baler section.)

Adjust for heavier bale. (See Adjust Bale Density and Check Baler Performance In The Field in Operating the Baler section.)

Internal leak in belt tension hydraulic cylinders.

Repair or replace as necessary. (See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.)

Internal leak in tension valve due to faulty O-ring on adjustable relief valve or 4-to-1 check valve.

Repair or replace as necessary. (See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.)

Dirty or defective relief valve.

Clean or replace. (See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.)

Bale ends not filled tightly.

Crowd more hay in ends of baler. (See Make A Bale With Bale Shape Indicators in Operating Baler Application section.)

Light crop conditions.

Make larger windrows by raking.

Dirty hydraulic oil in tractor.

Change tractor filter and oil.

Bale forming belts too short or too long.

Check length and correct. (See Repair Belts in Service—Baler section.)

Adjust bale diameter sensor. (See Calibrate Bale Diameter Sensor in Baler Application Service section.)

Drive to fill bale ends. (See Make A Bale With Bale Shape Indicators in Operating Baler Application section and Check Baler Performance In The Field in Operating the Baler section.)

Remove gate fillers (if equipped).

Gate deflectors can cause ends of the bale to have rough appearance.

Polish rough cast surface of gate deflectors.

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