Plug in connection.

Monitor-controller was hooked up with reverse polarity.

Check polarity of 12 V power supply.

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

Inspect wire harness and repair or replace.

Twine arm wedged against back side of knife.

Use monitor-controller RETRACT key and retract twine arm. Clean and lubricate the knife pivot.

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

Inspect wire harness and repair or replace.

Twine arm wedged against back side of knife.

Use monitor-controller RETRACT key and retract twine arm. Clean and lubricate the knife pivot.

Align compressor rod down. (See Adjust Compressor Rack [Regular Pickup] in Service—Baler section.)

Twine arm travel restricted by foreign object or hay buildup.

Inspect and remove blockage.

Check actuator connectors.

Wiring is loose or cut.

Check wire harness connector for breaks.

Replace switch.

Incorrect gate closed switch adjustment.

Adjust gate close switch.

Gate not closed and does not activate one gate switch.

Remove hay buildup from gate area.

Operate baler at tractor rated PTO speed when closing the gate.

Released selective control valve too soon after closing gate.

Continue to hold selective control valve 2 seconds after gate closes.

Gate twisted and does not close.

See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.

Change monitor-controller setting. (See Baler Model Program in Operating the Baler section.)

Inspect wire harness. Repair or replace.

Adjust mechanical twine guide. (See Set Twine Spacing in Operating the Baler section.)

Replace or straighten the rod.

Not operating at tractor rated PTO speed (without slip clutch alert turned on).

Operate at rated PTO speed or at a consistent speed. A constant speed less than rated PTO speed requires a different monitor-controller setting.

Turn slip clutch alert PTO speed sensor on to control spacing independent of PTO speed. (See Operating the Baler section.)

Inspect and remove blockage or adjust compressor rods. (See Adjust Compressor Rack [Regular Pickup] in Service—Baler section.)

Incorrect monitor-controller settings.

Reset to factory initial settings. (See procedures in Operating the Baler section.)

Not operating at tractor rated PTO speed (without slip clutch alert turned on).

Operate at rated PTO speed or at a consistent speed. A constant speed less than rated PTO speed requires a different monitor-controller setting.

Turn slip clutch alert PTO speed sensor on to control spacing independent of PTO speed. (See Operating the Baler section.)

Distance between twine arms incorrect for monitor-controller setting.

Set twine arm spacing for monitor-controller setting. (See Set Twine Spacing in Operating the Baler section.)

Inspect wire harness. Repair or replace.

Adjust brake. (See Adjust Net Wrap Stretch in Service—Net Wrap section.)

Sharpen net wrap cut-off knife. (See Sharpen Net Wrap Knife in Service—Net Wrap section.)

Incorrect net wrap switch adjustment.

Adjust switch. (See Check and Adjust Net Wrap Switch in Service—Net Wrap section.)

Net wrap switch actuator lever not free to rotate.

Check actuator lever for obstruction or corrosion in hinged area.

Operate at rated PTO speed or a consistent speed. A constant speed less than rated PTO speed requires a different monitor-controller setting.

Turn slip clutch alert PTO speed sensor on to control spacing independent of PTO speed. (See Operating the Baler section.)

Incorrect bale diameter display calibration.

Calibrate display. (See Calibrate Bale Diameter Display [Channel 005] in Operating the Baler section.)

See Interpret Bale Shape Indicators in Operating the Baler section.

Incorrect bale shape bar and sensor adjustments.

Adjust bale shape bar display and bale shape sensors. (See procedures in Service—Baler section.)

Bale shape sensors failed.

Replace sensors. (See Adjust Bale Shape Sensor [Channel 007 and 009] in Service—BaleTrak™ Pro and Plus System section.)

Broken bale shape sensor arm spring.

Replace spring.

Calibrate and adjust bale diameter display. (See Adjust Bale Diameter Display [Channel 028] in Operating the Baler section.)

Bale diameter sensor failed.

Replace sensor. (See Adjust Bale Shape Sensor [Channel 007 and 009] in Service—BaleTrak™ Pro and Plus System section.)

Replace sensor. (See Adjust Bale Shape Sensor [Channel 007 and 009] in Service—BaleTrak™ Pro and Plus System section.)

Turn off variable core.

Variable core set for too large of diameter.

Reduce variable core diameter setting or turn off feature.

Variable core solenoid failed.

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

Bale diameter sensor failed.

Replace sensor. (See Adjust Bale Shape Sensor [Channel 007 and 009] in Service—BaleTrak™ Pro and Plus System section.)

Incorrect bale diameter display calibration or adjustment.

Calibrate and adjust bale diameter display. (See Adjust Bale Diameter Display [Channel 028] in Operating the Baler section.)

Adjust switches. (See Adjust Gate Latch Proximity Switches in Service—Baler section.)

Defective gate latch switches.

Replace switches. (See Replace Gate Latch Proximity Switches in Service—Baler section.)

Unlock gate.

Gate not fully closed due to an obstruction or twisted condition.

Remove obstruction or straighten gate.

Belts pinched between lower gate roll and axle tube.

Raise gate fully and close gate at full tractor rpm. If the tractor has low hydraulic flow, install orifice.

Operate PTO while closing.

Adjust gate latch stop. (See procedure in Service—Baler section.)

Gate latch switches not adjusted properly.

Adjust gate latch proximity switches. (See procedure in Service—Baler section.)

Tractor selector control valve (SCV) leaking oil to the gate hydraulic cylinder.

Repair the tractor selector control valve (SCV). (See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.)

Gate latch hooks yielded.

Replace hooks and adjust gate latch. (See Adjust Gate Latch Stop in Service—Baler section.)

Air in hydraulic system.

Open and close gate several times to remove air.

Internal leak in gate hydraulic cylinder.

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

Hydraulic cylinder not retracted when gate is closed.

Hold tractor SCV lever 2—3 seconds after Gate Closed indicator is displayed.

Hold tractor SCV lever 2—3 seconds after Gate Closed indicator is displayed to make sure that both sides are latched.

Repair or adjust latch stop. (See Adjust Gate Latch Stop in Service—Baler section.)

Gate latch switches not adjusted properly.

Adjust gate latch proximity switches. (See procedure in Service—Baler section.)

Defective gate latch switches.

Check gate latch proximity switches. (See Adjust Gate Latch Proximity Switches and Adjust Oversize Bale Switch in Service—Baler section.) Replace if necessary. (See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.)

Poor connections or broken wires to gate latch switches.

Test wires for continuity. Repair as necessary.

Oversize bale switch out of adjustment.

Adjust oversize the bale switch. (See procedure in Service—Baler section.)

Defective oversize bale switch.

Check oversize bale switch. (See Adjust Gate Latch Proximity Switches and Adjust Oversize Bale Switch in Service—Baler section.) Replace if necessary. (See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.)

Broken or shorted wires or bad connections to oversize bale switch.

Check connections and test wires for continuity. Repair as necessary.

Adjust gate latch proximity switches. (See procedure in Service—Baler section.)

Defective gate latch switches.

Check gate latch proximity switches. (See Adjust Gate Latch Proximity Switches and Adjust Oversize Bale Switch in Service—Baler section.) Replace if necessary. (See your John Deere dealer.)

Crop buildup in latch area restricting hook engagement.

Remove buildup.

Broken or shorted wires or bad connections to gate latch switches.

Check connections and test wires for continuity. Repair as necessary.

Review Interpret Bale Shape Indicators in Operating the Baler section.

Bale shape sensors not adjusted properly.

Adjust bale shape sensors. (See Adjust Bale Shape Sensor [Channel 007 and 009] in Service—BaleTrak™ Pro and Plus System section.)

Defective bale shape sensors.

Replace bale shape sensors. (See Adjust Bale Shape Sensor [Channel 007 and 009] in Service—BaleTrak™ Pro and Plus System section.)

Broken wires between monitor-controller and bale shape sensors or poor connection at harness connectors.

Check continuity. Repair wires or connections as necessary.

Faulty display.

Test display. (See Test Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Panel [Channel 020] in Service—BaleTrak™ Pro and Plus System section.)

Check voltage. (See Test Tractor Convenience Outlet Voltage [Channel 019] in Service—BaleTrak™ Pro and Plus System section.)

Check that both gate latch proximity switches are functioning properly. (See Adjust Gate Latch Proximity Switches and Adjust Oversize Bale Switch in Service—Baler section.)

Check polarity of 12 V power supply.

Intermittent voltage loss due to loose connectors.

Disconnect and inspect connectors for bent or pushed back terminals.

Intermittent connection in wire harness due to broken or frayed wire.

Inspect wire harness and repair or replace.

Check actuator connectors.

Wiring is loose or cut.

Check wire harness connector for breaks.

Check wire harness for breaks and check connectors for pushed back pins.

See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.

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

Inspect wire harness and repair or replace.

Twine arm wedged against the front side of knife.

Use monitor-controller RETRACT key to retract twine arm. Clean and lubricate the knife pivot.

Inspect and remove blockage.

Replace proximity switches. See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.

Incorrect gate latch switch adjustment.

Adjust gate latch proximity switches. (See procedure in Service—Baler section.)

Gate not closed and does not activate one gate switch.

Remove hay buildup from gate area.

Operate baler at tractor rated PTO speed when closing the gate.

Released selective control valve too soon after closing gate.

Continue to hold selective control valve 2 seconds after gate closes.

Gate twisted and does not close.

See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.

Change monitor-controller setting. (See Baler Model Program in Operating the Baler section.)

Inspect wire harness. Repair or replace.

Adjust mechanical twine guide. (See Set Twine Spacing and Set Twine End Wrap Distance in Operating the Baler section.)

Calibrate and adjust bale diameter display. (See Adjust Bale Diameter Display [Channel 028] in Operating the Baler section.)

Not operating at tractor rated PTO speed (without slip clutch alert turned on).

Operate at rated PTO speed or at a consistent speed. A constant speed less than rated PTO speed requires a different monitor-controller setting.

Turn slip clutch alert PTO speed sensor on to control spacing independent of PTO speed. (See Operating the Baler section.)

Reset to factory initial settings and check baler model number. (See Reset BaleTrak™ Pro or Plus Monitor-Controller to Initial Settings [Channel 001] in Operating the Baler section.)

Not operating at tractor rated PTO speed (without slip clutch alert turned on).

Operate at rated PTO speed or at a consistent speed. A constant speed less than rated PTO speed requires a different monitor-controller setting.

Turn slip clutch alert PTO speed sensor on to control spacing independent of PTO speed. (See Operating the Baler section.)

Distance between twine arms incorrect for monitor-controller setting.

Set twine arm spacing for monitor-controller setting. (See Set Twine Spacing in Operating the Baler section.)

Inspect wire harness. Repair or replace.

Operate at rated PTO speed or a consistent speed. A constant speed less than rated PTO speed requires a different monitor-controller setting.

Turn slip clutch alert PTO speed sensor on to control spacing independent of PTO speed. (See Operating the Baler section.)

Incorrect bale diameter display adjustment.

Calibrate and adjust bale diameter display. (See Adjust Bale Diameter Display [Channel 028] in Operating the Baler section.)

Check wire harness for breaks and check connectors for pushed back pins.

See Test Twine Or Net Wrap Actuator Current (Channel 018) in Operating the Baler section.

See Test Tractor Convenience Outlet Voltage (Channel 019) in Operating the Baler section

Adjust knife and brake. (See Check and Adjust Net Wrap Feed Roll Brake in Service—Net Wrap section.)

Sharpen knife. (See Sharpen Net Wrap Knife in Service—Net Wrap section.)

Adjust knife to the rubber flap.

Incorrect net wrap switch adjustment (E401).

Check and adjust the net wrap switch. (See Check and Adjust Net Wrap Switch in Service—Net Wrap section.)

Net wrap switch actuator lever not free to rotate.

Check actuator lever for obstruction or corrosion in hinged area.

No slip clutch alarm.

Operate at rated PTO speed or a consistent speed. A constant speed less than rated PTO speed requires a different monitor-controller setting.

Turn slip clutch alert PTO speed sensor on to control spacing independent of PTO speed. (See Operating the Baler section.)

Incorrect bale diameter display adjustment.

Calibrate and adjust display. (See Adjust Bale Diameter Display [Channel 028] in Operating the Baler section.)

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