
McHale
F5400
Baler
87
13
Troubleshooting
13.1 Troubleshooting overview
This section has been compiled by
McHale
service personnel in conjunction with
McHale
importers and dealers.
It outlines some common problems which can occur and acts as a quick reference
section or check list to resolve the problem. It is important to note that it outlines the
common problems and to this effect it is not exhaustive.
Should you experience additional problems which you need help with; please do not
hesitate to contact your
McHale
dealer.
13.1.1 Pick-up slip clutch going off easily
13.1.2 PTO slip clutch going off easily
Symptom
Reason
Solution
Pick-up slip clutch going
off easily or machine
breaking tines
Pick-up set too close to
the ground
Adjust the pick-up to a
higher position. Tines
should not be getting
caught in the ground.
Pick-up slip clutch going
off easily
Pick-up chains loose
Tighten the pick-up chains
Symptom
Reason
Solution
PTO slip clutch going off
easily
Rotor chain loose
Tighten the rotor chain
and check, as specified
PTO slip clutch going off
easily
Poor swath preparation
Prepare the swath in line
with the recommendations
in the machine setup
PTO slip clutch going off
easily
Chamber pressure /
ground speed too high
Reduce