Accumulator / Feeder

Symptom Problem Solution

Poor feeder belt tracking / v-belt out of roller grooves.

Unequal belt tension.

Refer to Round Module Builder section in this manual for adjustment procedure.

Stretched belt.

Refer to Round Module Builder section in this manual for adjustment procedure.

Material buildup under feeder belt.

Remove Belt - See Operator's Manual, Remove Material.

Damaged lace.

Replace Belt › See Operator's Manual .

Material buildup on feeder rollers.

Remove Belt - See Operator's Manual, Remove Material.

Poor suction door performance.

Debris on or under front hood screens.

Remove debris.

Feeder runs continuously.

Cotton or debris covering top and/or bottom accumulator level sensors.

Remove debris and cotton from sensor.

Accumulator does not empty.

Meter roll stalled.

Check for plug and engage/disengage reverser valve.

Beater roll stalled.

See Operator's Manual.

Feeder belt stalled.

See Operator's Manual.

Not in "Auto" mode.

Enter "Auto" mode.

All feeding components not functioning

Not in "Auto" mode.

Enter "Auto" mode.

Accumulator extension does not lower completely or binds when lowering.

Cylinders out of phase.

Fully raise accumulator hood and bleed cylinders. See Bleeding Telescoping Cylinders in Operating The Machine section.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Accumulator extension does not raise or does so slowly.

Oil not properly warmed up.

When operating in temperatures below 12°C (10°F), run-in picker 10-15 minutes to warm up hydraulic oil.

Hydraulic oil level low.

Check system for leak and repair. Fill reservoir to appropriate level.

Break in power to valve coil.

Inspect electrical connectors and harness. Repair as needed.

Cotton handling motor(s) do not rotate. This includes feeder, beater, meter and compactor drives.

Hydraulic oil level low.

Check system for leak and repair. Fill reservoir to appropriate level.

Motor(s) stalled

See Operator's Manual

Break in power to valve coil.

Inspect electrical connectors and harness. Repair as needed.

Metering roll motor rotates in reverse.

Reverse valve active open.

Check reverse valve.

Reverser valve engaged

Check reverser valve

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