Turn adjustable relief valve knob counterclockwise to decrease density. (See Adjust Bale Density in Operating the Baler section.)

Adjust variable (soft) core setting (if equipped). If not equipped, install variable core option.

Check adjustable relief valve. Replace if defective. (See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.)

Adjust variable core diameter (if equipped). (See procedure in Operating the Baler section.)

Gate opens while baling due to internal leakage in system components.

Repair or replace leaking component. (See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.)

Reduce density until bales have worn paint off the side sheets. (See Adjust Bale Density in Operating the Baler section.)

Follow break-in instructions in Operating the Baler section.

Bale density too high.

Turn adjustable relief valve knob counterclockwise to decrease density. (See Adjust Bale Density in Operating the Baler section.)

Check relief valve. Replace if defective. (See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.)

Damp crop or buildup on side sheets.

Clean side sheets.

Excessive side sheet friction.

Check straightness and straighten front side sheets of the baler if needed. (See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.)

PTO not turned on while ejecting the bale.

Engage the PTO while ejecting the bale.

Repair cylinder if leaking. (See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.)

Faulty relief valve.

Check relief valve. Replace if defective. (See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.)

Damaged O-rings or backup rings on relief or check valves.

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

Damaged seat or poppet in relief or check valves.

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

Foreign material keeping check or relief valve poppet from seating.

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

Density control valve adjusted for light bales.

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

Dirty hydraulic oil in tractor.

Change tractor filter and oil.

Belts stretched too long.

Measure belts and replace or shorten belts that are longer than maximum listed. (See Repair Belts in Service—Baler section.)

Adjust with the gate closed and the belt tension arm down.

Dry thread on adjusting screw.

Apply a few drops of oil or a dry graphite lubricant to the threads.

Locking ring locked against valve body.

Unscrew locking ring before adjusting density control knob. (See Adjust Bale Density in Operating the Baler section.)

Review Interpret Bale Shape Indicators in Operating the Baler section.

Move hydraulic lever to neutral while baling.

Defective density gauge.

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

Adjustable relief valve set too high.

Adjust valve. (See Adjust Bale Density in Operating the Baler section.)

Defective adjustable relief valve.

Replace valve. (See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.)

Air in the hydraulic system. Open and close the gate several times to remove air.

Faulty relief valve. (See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.)

Tractor selector control valve (SCV) leaking.

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

Internal leak in the baler hydraulic system.

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

Turn adjustable relief valve knob clockwise to increase relief setting. (See Adjust Bale Density in Operating the Baler section.)

Obstruction between gate and frame.

Remove obstruction.

Hydraulic flow of tractor too low.

Adjust tractor hydraulic flow. (See your tractor Operator's Manual.)

Add orifice to the bale tensioning valve. (See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.)

One or more of the orifices is plugged or not oriented correctly. The orifices are on the SCV coupler, the lower T in the valve block, and the gate lock valve.

Inspect and reassemble in the correct orientation.

Install the check valves in correct positions. (See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.)

The orifice at the quick-disconnect (SCV) end of the small diameter hose is not installed correctly.

Reverse direction of orifice.

Crop buildup on belts.

Remove buildup and operate the PTO while closing gate.

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