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Troubleshooting:
Problem
Possible cause(s)
Solution(s)
Pump will not run.
1. No voltage to Baler Mounted
Processor.
1. Check for short, low voltage, and
replace fuse if necessary.
2. Pump locked up.
2. Clean or rebuild pump if motor is OK.
3. Damaged wire.
3. Repair damaged wire.
Pump runs but will not prime.
1. Air leak in intake.
1. Tighten fittings on intake side.
2. Clogged intake.
2. Clean.
3. Restricted outlet.
3. Check and clean tips.
4. Outlet Check valve plugged
4. Clean or repair check valve.
5. Dirt inside pump.
5. Replace pump check valve.
Pump
doesn’t have enough output. 1. Air leaks or clogs on inlet
1. Tighten or clean filter bowl assembly.
2. Pump worn or dirty.
2. Rebuild pump.
Moisture reading errors (high / low)
1. Wire disconnected or bad
connection between star wheels
and baler mounted processor.
1. Reconnect wire.
2. Low power supply to baler
mounted processor.
2. Check voltage at box. (Min of 12 volts
required.) See Diagnostics section
3. Wet hay over 32% moisture
4. Ground contact with one or
both star wheels and baler
mounted processor.
4. Reconnect.
5. Short in wire between star
wheels and baler mounted
processor.
5. Replace wire.
6. Use hand tester to compare.
6. Contact Harvest Tec if no change
Moisture readings erratic.
1. Test bales with hand tester to
verify that cab monitor has more
variation than hand tester.
2. Check all wiring connections
for corrosion or poor contact.
2. Apply dielectric grease to all
connections.
3. Check power supply at
tractor. Voltage should be
constant between 12V and 14V
3. Install voltage surge protection on
tractors alternator.
Flow meter readings do not match
up with product usage.
Product is less than actual used.
1. Voltage supplied to meter is
less than 6 volts.
1. Check for a min of 6 volts supplied at
baler mounted processor.
2. Wiring short in signal to baler
mounted processor.
2. Inspect wire and replace if necessary.
3. Clog in meter.
3. Flush with water. DO NOT USE AIR.
4. Using product other than
Harvest Tec
4. Catch and weigh product to check
outputs.
Product shown is more than actual
product used.
1. High voltage supplied to the
meter.
1. Check voltage at baler mounted
processor. Max of 18 volts.
2. Light interference with meter.
2. Reflection into meter can cause a
high reading. Move meter
3. Air leak in intake.
3. Look for air bubbles in line. Replace
line or other defective area that is
allowing air into the system.
4. Using alternative product
4. Catch and weigh product to compare.
System leaks product out of tips
after shut down.
1. Dirty / defective check valve.
1. Clean or Replace.
Terminal reads under or over
power.
1. Verify with multi-meter actual
voltage. Voltage range should
be between 12-14 volts.
1. Clean connections and make sure
applicator is hooked to battery. See
Diagnostics section of manual.
System always displays "End of
Row Pause".
1. Flow meter connector plug is
plugged into Hay Indicator port
on Baler Mounted Processor.
1. Switch ports.
