BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor-Controller Difficulties

Monitor-Controller LCD display and switches do not work.

Monitor-controller connection to tractor is unplugged.

Plug in connection.
 

Monitor-controller was hooked up with reverse polarity.

Check polarity of 12 volt power supply.

Twine arm actuator does not function. Stop indicator displays. Alarm does not sound.

Twine arm actuator failed.

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

Inspect wiring 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.

Twine arm actuator does not function. Stop indicator displays and alarm sounds.

Twine arm actuator failed.

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

Inspect wiring 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.

Twine actuator does not complete its travel. Stop indicator displays and alarm sounds.

Twine arm travel restricted by foreign object or hay buildup.

Inspect and remove blockage.

Stop indicator is displayed on monitor-controller when activated.

Twine/net actuator disconnected.

Check actuator connectors.
 

Wiring is loose or cut.

Check wiring harness connector for breaks.

Automatic twine cycle does not function. Stop indicator displays and alarm sounds.

Defective gate latch switch.

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

Incorrect gate latch switch adjustment.

Adjust gate latch switches. (See procedure in Service—BaleTrak™ Pro System section.)
 

Gate not closed completely 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 completely.

See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.
 

Manual Bypass wiring harness connected.

Return twine actuator connector to the Normal Operation connector. (See Operating the Baler section.)

Twine arm actuator stops at full extension and will not retract.

Monitor-controller set for incorrect baler model.

Change monitor-controller setting. (See Changing Baler Model Program in Operating with BaleTrak™ Pro System section.)

Inspect wiring harness. Repair or replace.

Twine spacing to edge of bale is greater than monitor-controller setting.

Incorrect mechanical twine guide setting.

Adjust mechanical twine guide. (See Setting Twine Spacing in Operating with BaleTrak™ Pro System section.)

Number of end wraps is different than monitor-controller setting.

Incorrect mechanical twine guide adjustment.

Adjust mechanical twine guide. (See Setting Twine Spacing in Operating with BaleTrak™ Pro System section.)
 

Not operating at tractor rated PTO speed.

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

Erratic twine spacing. (Also refer to Automatic Twine Spacing "Twine spacing not consistent" in this section.)

Twine catching on foreign object or compressor rods.

Inspect and remove blockage or adjust compressor rods. (See Adjusting Compressor Rack Assembly in Operating the 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.

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

Distance between twine arms incorrect for monitor-controller setting.

Set twine arm spacing for monitor-controller setting. (See Setting Twine Spacing in Operating with BaleTrak™ Pro System section.)

Inspect wiring harness. Repair or replace.

Twine wrap settings not consistent with different bale sizes.

Not operating at tractor rated PTO speed.

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

Incorrect bale diameter sensor adjustment.

Adjust the sensor. (See Adjusting Bale Diameter Sensor in Service—BaleTrak™ Pro System section.)

Bale size inconsistent with monitor-controller setting.

Incorrect bale diameter sensor adjustment.

Adjust bale diameter sensor. (See procedure in Service—BaleTrak™ Pro System section.)
 

Bale diameter sensor failed.

Replace the sensor. (See procedure in Service—BaleTrak™ Pro System section.)

Near-full size indicator does not display on monitor-controller.

Bale diameter sensor failed.

Replace the sensor. (See procedure in Service—BaleTrak™ Pro System section.)

Bales are not dense.

Bale diameter sensor failed.

Replace the sensor. (See procedure in Service—BaleTrak™ Pro System section.)
 

Incorrect bale diameter sensor adjustment.

Adjust the bale diameter sensor. (See procedure in Service—BaleTrak™ Pro System section.)

Gate open indicator is on when gate is closed.

Incorrect gate latch switch adjustment.

Adjust switch. (See Adjusting Gate Latch Switch in Service—BaleTrak™ Pro System section.)
 

Defective gate latch switch.

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

Gate Closed indicator is not displayed after attempting to close gate; Stop indicator may flash and buzzer may sound.

Gate did not close because gate lock engaged.

Unlock the 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.

Operate PTO while closing.

Gate Closed Indicator goes out, Stop indicator and buzzer come on while baling.

Gate latch not adjusted properly.

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

Gate latch switch not adjusted properly.

Adjust gate latch switch. (See procedure in Service—BaleTrak™ Pro System 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.)
 

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 completely retracted when gate is closed.

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

Stop indicator and buzzer come on when gate is closed.

Gate is not latched on one side.

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

Gate latch switch not adjusted properly.

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

Defective gate latch switch.

Check gate latch switch. (See Testing Gate Close And Oversize Bale Switches in Service—BaleTrak™ Pro System section.) Replace if necessary. (See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.)
 

Poor connections or broken wires to gate latch switch.

Test wires for continuity. Repair as necessary.
 

Oversize bale switch out of adjustment.

Adjust oversize the bale switch. (See procedure in Service—BaleTrak™ Pro System section.)
 

Shorted wires to the oversize bale switch.

Test wire shorts. Repair as necessary.

Gate Closed indicator is displayed, but gate is open or not latched.

Gate latch switch not adjusted properly.

Adjust gate latch switch. (See procedure in Service—BaleTrak™ Pro System section.)
 

Defective gate latch switch.

Check gate latch switch. (See Testing Gate Close And Oversize Bale Switches in Service—BaleTrak™ Pro System section.) Replace if necessary. (See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.)
 

Crop buildup in contact area.

Remove buildup.
 

Shorted wires to gate latch switch.

Test the wires for shorts. Repair as necessary.

Low voltage light comes on.

Low voltage to monitor-controller under load.

Check the voltage. (See Service—Net Wrap section.)

Bale counter does not count bales.

For the monitor-controller to count a bale, an automatic wrap cycle must be followed by a gate opening cycle.

Check that gate latch switch is functioning properly. (See Test Gate Close Switch in Service—BaleTrak™ Pro System section.)
 

Tension are must go low enough to trigger next automatic wrap cycle.

Check that belts are correct length. Adjust or replace the baler size sensor.

Monitor-controller functions do not display.

Monitor-controller was hooked up with reverse polarity.

Check polarity of 12 volt power supply.
 

Intermittent voltage loss due to loose connectors.

Disconnect and inspect connectors for bent or pushed back terminals.
 

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

Inspect wiring harness and repair or replace.

Stop indicator is displayed on monitor-controller when activated (E201).

Twine disconnected.

Check actuator connectors.
 

Wiring is loose or cut.

Check wiring harness connector for breaks.

Twine Wrap System:
Extend/Retract And Wrap switches will not move twine actuator. Stop flashes.

Wiring has a break in it.

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

Twine arm actuator does not come all the way home. Twine does not cut off.

Low voltage to the monitor-controller under load.

See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.

Twine arm actuator does not function. Stop indicator displays.

Twine arm actuator failed (E202).

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

Inspect wiring 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.

Twine actuator does not complete its travel. Stop indicator displays and alarm sounds.

Twine arm travel restricted by foreign object or hay buildup.

Inspect and remove blockage.

Automatic twine cycle does not function. Stop indicator displays and alarm sounds.

Defective gate latch switches.

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

Incorrect gate latch switch adjustment.

Adjust gate latch switches. (See procedure in Service—BaleTrak Pro System section.)
 

Gate not closed completely 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 completely.

See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider.
 

Manual Bypass wiring harness connected.

Return twine actuator connector to the Normal Operation connector. (See Operating the Baler section.)

Twine arm actuator stops at full extension and will not retract.

Monitor-controller set for incorrect baler model.

Change monitor-controller setting. (See Changing Baler Model Program in Operating with BaleTrak™ Pro System section.)

Inspect wiring harness. Repair or replace.

Twine spacing to edge of bale is greater than monitor-controller setting.

Incorrect mechanical twine guide setting.

Adjust mechanical twine guide. (See Setting Twine Spacing And Setting Twine End Wrap Distance in Operating with BaleTrak™ Pro System section.)

Number of end wraps is different than monitor-controller setting.

Incorrect bale diameter sensor adjustment.

Adjust bale diameter sensor. (See procedure in Service—BaleTrak Pro System section.)
 

Not operating at tractor rated PTO speed.

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

Erratic twine spacing.

Incorrect monitor-controller settings.

Reset to factory initial settings and check baler model number. (See Resetting Baletrak™ Pro To Initial Factory Settings and Change Baler Model Program in Operating with BaleTrak Pro System section.)
 

Not operating at tractor rated PTO speed.

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

Distance between twine arms incorrect for monitor-controller setting.

Set twine arm spacing for monitor-controller setting. (See Setting Twine Spacing in Operating with BaleTrak Pro System section.)

Inspect wiring harness. Repair or replace.

Twine wrapping settings not consistent with different bale sizes.

Not operating at tractor rated PTO speed.

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

Incorrect bale diameter sensor adjustment.

Adjust sensor. (See Adjusting Bale Diameter Sensor in Service—BaleTrak™ Pro System section.)

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