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Revision A
Chapter 6:
Troubleshooting
6.1
Performance Problems
Problem
Solution
Refer to
Symptom: Ragged or uneven cutting of crop
Header angle too flat for blades to
pick up downed crop
Increase header angle.
Header float too light, causing
bouncing
Adjust to heavier float setting.
Refer to windrower operator
’
s manual
Excessive ground speed
Reduce ground speed.
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Symptom: Strips of uncut crop left on field
Dull, bent, or badly worn disc blades
Replace disc blades.
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Removing Disc Blades, page 105
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Installing Disc Blades, page 107
Buildup of dirt between rock guards
Decrease header angle and increase
float. In some conditions, it may be
necessary to carry header slightly with
header lift cylinders.
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Refer to windrower
operator
’
s manual
Excessive header speed
Reduce header disc speed.
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Foreign object on cutterbar
Disengage header and stop engine.
When all moving parts are completely
stopped, remove foreign object.
Disc not turning
Replace spindle shear pin.
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Ground speed too slow
Increase ground speed.
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Symptom: Uneven formation and bunching of windrow
Swath baffle (deflector) bypassing or
dragging crop
Adjust rear deflector for proper crop
control.
Positioning Rear Baffle Deflector Fins,
page 63
Crop is tall/tangled.
Install tall crop feed plates.
Forming shields improperly adjusted
Adjust roll conditioner forming shields.
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Positioning Forming Shield Side
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Roll gap too large
Adjust roll gap.
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Conditioner rolls running too slow
Maintain rated header speed.
Refer to windrower operator
’
s manual
Conditioner drive belt slipping
Adjust conditioner drive belt tension.