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Note: After the machine has retracted the Vertical Plunger cylinder, the Vertical Plunger Down magnet should be lined up with the Vertical Plunger sensor bar switch, which turns the switch on. This is what the machine is waiting for. The switch is located mid way of the sensor bar at the red mark.

If the Vertical Plunger cylinder is fully retracted,

– Check the air gap distance between the Vertical Plunger reed switch and the magnet. The distance should be a maximum of 3/8 inch (9 mm). If it is within the suggested range then the sensor bar needs to be replaced.

If the Vertical Plunger cylinder is partially retracted,

– Check that a bale or foreign object is not preventing the Vertical Plunger cylinder from retracting.

– Hydraulic power or hydraulic return has been disconnected or shut off from machine. This circuit has a 2-position valve and cannot be partially extended unless power or return has been disconnected or shut off.

If the Vertical Plunger cylinder is still extended,

– Check that hydraulic power is still on to the machine and that return line is still connected.

– Check that a bale or foreign object is not preventing the Vertical Plunger cylinder from retracting.

– Check that the directional valve is not stuck.

Note: The machine has turned on the Strap Guide Arms motor and sent them down. When the Strap Guide Arms magnet reaches the Bale Position 3 sensor bar switch, the machine stops the motor. The machine is waiting for the magnet to reach the Bale Position 3 sensor bar switch. The switch is located near the bottom of the sensor bar at the yellow mark.

Check position of Strap Guide Arms.

 

If Strap Guide Arms are on the floor,

– Check how the return line is hooked to the tractor and make sure there is NO BACKPRESSURE. If there is any backpressure at all the Bale Band-It will not operate properly and will continue to release the Strap Guide Arms motor’s brake causing improper location of Strap Guide Arms. Backpressure is the #1 problem with the Strap Guide Arms not being in the proper position. The return line CANNOT be connected directly to the remote or ran through a return kit. It must be connected directly to the tank of the tractor or through the fill cap WITHOUT restriction.

– Check for excess hay or chaff under the Strap Guide Arms preventing them from going down. Chaff will periodically build up here according to the different conditions of the hay. The dryer the hay, the more chaff builds up. It is a good operating practice to periodically clean the area under the Strap Guide Arms to prevent this. When this happens disengage hydraulic power and place a magnet (South Pole only) in front of the Bale Position 3 sensor bar switch for 2 seconds. This switch within the sensor bar is located near the bottom of the sensor bar and will be marked with a yellow colored pen. Due to the Strap Guide Arms being in the bottom position, this switch is not easily accessed. To provide an easier way, the Bale Position 1 and Bale Position 3 switches are wiring together. Therefore, placing the south pole of the magnet at Bale Position 1 (green mark) will trip the switch at Bale Position 3.  Engage hydraulic power, the machine should continue to operate, raising the Strap Guide Arms to the top of the machine. This will allow for easy removal of the chaff and excess hay from under the Strap Guide Arms.

– Check that Strap Guide Arms are in time with each other. They should be the same height. If their heights vary ½ inch (12.5 mm) or greater then they are at least one gear tooth out of time. A quick way to check their heights is to compare the distance between the Vertical Plunger plates to the Strap Guide plates. In order to prevent the Strap Guide arms from getting out of time, keep their chains tight.

 

If the Strap Guide Arms are not on the floor,

– Check that the tension applied by the Strap Crimper Roller is not too great. If the strapping is too thick or foreign material is located in the Strap Crimper Roller it will cause excessive strap tension. If the tension is too great it will stall the Strap Guide Motor.

– Check that the strapping is not caught or kinked preventing it from flowing easily.

– Check that hydraulic power is still on to the machine and that return line is still connected.

– Check that a bale or foreign object is not preventing the Strap Guide Motor from moving.

– Check that the directional valve is not stuck.

Note: The machine has turned on the Strap Guide Arms motor and sent them down. When the Strap Guide Arms magnet reaches the Bale Position 1 sensor bar switch, the machine stops the motor. The machine is waiting for the magnet to reach the Bale Position 1 sensor bar switch. The switch is located mid way down the sensor bar at the green mark.

Check position of Strap Guide Arms.

If Strap Guide Arms are on the floor,

– Check how the return line is hooked to the tractor and make sure there is NO BACKPRESSURE. If there is any backpressure at all the Bale Band-It will not operate properly and will continue to release the Strap Guide Arms motor’s brake causing improper location of Strap Guide Arms. Backpressure is the #1 problem with the Strap Guide Arms not being in the proper position. The return line CANNOT be connected directly to the remote or ran through a return kit. It must be connected directly to the tank of the tractor or through the fill cap WITHOUT restriction.

– Disengage hydraulic power and place a magnet (South Pole only) in front of the Bale Position 1 sensor bar switch for 2 seconds and check to see if tractor display has changed. This switch within the sensor bar is located approximately 5 inches (127 mm) down from the bottom of the Vertical Plunger plate and will be marked with a green colored pen. Since the Strap Guide Arms are currently on the floor, after each of the next 2 bales are placed into the machine error codes 014 & 015 will be displayed because the Strap Guide Arms are not in the correct position to activate the corresponding sensor bar switches. When error codes 014 & 015 appear follow the instructions for that specific error.

If the Strap Guide Arms are not on the floor,

– Check that the tension applied by the Strap Crimper Roller is not too great. If the strapping is too thick or foreign material is located in the Strap Crimper Roller it will cause excessive strap tension. If the tension is too great it will stall the Strap Guide Motor.

– Check that the strapping is not caught or kinked preventing it from flowing easily.

– Check that hydraulic power is still on to the machine and that return line is still connected.

– Check that a bale or foreign object is not preventing the Strap Guide Arms from moving.

– Check that the directional valve is not stuck.

Note: After the machine has retracted the Vertical Plunger Swing cylinder, the Vertical Plunger Up magnet should be lined up with the Vertical Plunger sensor bar switch, which turns the switch on. This is what the machine is waiting for. The switch is located at the top of the sensor bar at the white mark.

If the Vertical Plunger Swing cylinder is fully retracted,

– Check the air gap distance between the Vertical Plunger Up sensor bar switch and the magnet. The distance should be a maximum of 3/8 inch (9mm). If it is within the suggested range then the sensor bar needs to be replaced.

If the Vertical Plunger Swing cylinder is partially retracted,

– Check that a bale or foreign object is not preventing the Vertical Plunger Swing cylinder from retracting.

– Hydraulic power or hydraulic return has been disconnected or shut off from machine. This circuit has a 2-position valve and cannot be partially extended unless power or return has been disconnected or shut off.

If the Vertical Plunger Swing cylinder is still extended,

– Check that hydraulic power is still on to the machine and that return line is still connected.

– Check that a bale or foreign object is not preventing the Vertical Plunger Swing cylinder from retracting.

– Check that the directional valve is not stuck.