Operation of Drive Roll Slip Clutch

Excessive clutch slipping reduces clutch life.

When the pickup is plugged with too much crop or a foreign object, the drive roll clutch slips. The purpose of the slip clutch is to prevent damage to the baler pickup.

The slip clutch only reengages if the PTO is stopped or tractor rpm is reduced to idle speed. Unplug the pickup as follows:

• Disengage the PTO.
• Shut off the tractor engine, and remove the ignition key.
• Remove crop debris or foreign object.