Feed Difficulties with Roller Baffle

Crop pushing ahead of roller.

Not enough float.

Increase float (See Adjust Roller Baffle Float Tension in Service—Baler section.)

 

Tall stubble.

Raise pickup

 

Low drawbar.

Add drawbar shield

Adjust roller baffle height

Raise pickup

 

Incorrect baler hitch height.

See Adjust Baler Hitch in Preparing the Baler section.

Crop wrapping on the roller.

Band ties missing or loose.

Replace missing ties on roller. Tighten loose ties.

Roller not balanced.

Crop not feeding under roller.

Balance roller (See Balance Roller Baffle in Service—Baler section.)

Roller bouncing.

Float too light.

Reduce roller float spring pressure (See Adjust Roller Baffle Float Tension in Service—Baler section.)

Pickup plugging.

Crop pushing through compressor rack.

Add compressor rods to each hole, except the outside hole on each end.

 

In cornstalks, pickup stalls.

Disengage torsion spring for baffle or order Cornstalk Feeding Enhancement Kit. (See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.)

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