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Note: After the machine lowers the Right/Left Bander cylinders it checks to see if they are down by making sure that the Left Band Out reed switch is off. When the Bander cylinders go down it moves the Bander magnets down with it. This removes the magnet away from the Left Band Out reed switch, turning the reed switch off. This is what the machine is waiting for.

If the Left Bander cylinder is fully retracted,

– Loosen nuts on Left Band Out reed switch and hold the switch away from any magnets or metal for approximately 10 seconds. Check tractor box display to see if it is still displays “068”. If it does, lightly tap the switch on something to free up the stuck switch. The switch may need to be replaced if this problem continues.

If the Left Bander cylinder is partially retracted,

– Check that a foreign object is not preventing the Left Bander cylinder from retracting.

– Electric power or hydraulic power or hydraulic return has been disconnected or shut off from machine.

If the Left Bander cylinder is still extended,

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

– Check that a foreign object is not preventing the Left Bander cylinder from retracting.

– Check that the directional valve is not stuck.

– Disengage hydraulic power and unplug main power cord. Wait for approximately 10 seconds, plug back in and engage hydraulic power.

Note: After the machine has extended the Right/Left Full Band cylinders, the Right Band Out reed switch should be lined up with the Right Band magnet, which turns the switch on. This is what the machine is waiting for.

If the Right Band Full cylinder is fully extended,

– Check the air gap distance between the Right Band Out reed switch and the magnet. The distance should be a maximum of 1/8 inch (3 mm). If it is within the suggested range then the reed switch needs to be replaced.

If the Right Band Full cylinder is partially extended,

– Check that a foreign object is not preventing the Right Band Full cylinder from extending.

– Electric power or hydraulic power or hydraulic return has been disconnected or shut off from machine.

– Remove and observe all 4 Band Position check valves. If the snap ring in the bottom of the check valve is missing then the check valve needs to be replaced. If you are unable to push the plunger from the end of the check valve in and it spring back, then the check valve needs to be replaced.

If the Right Band Full cylinder is still retracted,

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

– Check that a foreign object is not preventing the Right Band Full cylinder from extending.

– Remove and observe all 4 Band Position check valves. If the snap ring in the bottom of the check valve is missing then the check valve needs to be replaced. If you are unable to push the plunger from the end of the check valve in and it spring back, then the check valve needs to be replaced.

– Check that the directional valve is not stuck.

If the iPad or monitor says there has been a communication delay:

1. Disengage the hydraulic power and unplug the power cord. Wait approximately 10 seconds and then plug it back in and reengage the hydraulic power
2. If that does not change the operation code, then turn the hydraulic power off and check the voltage going to the two electrical boards. Make sure they are receiving at least 12 volts.
3. Check the R1 and T1 wire connections on the front and band electrical boards.
4. If you are using a B or C monitor instead the iPad app, check to make sure the Bluetooth modules are still linked. For B monitors, the LED labeled “D3” will blink occasionally if the modules are connected. For C monitors, the orange LED labeled “Comm” will be on continuously if the modules are connected. If the modules are not connected, see our separate video on linking the Bluetooth monitor.

 

If the issue is still unresolved, contact GFC at 217-285-6487 or gfc@balebandit.com.

 

– Disengage hydraulic power and unplug main power cord. Wait for approximately 10 seconds, plug back in and engage hydraulic power.