Troubleshooting - H&S 2957 Operator's Manual

6 Troubleshooting

The Bale Processor is designed to pick up bales and load them in the cradle where
they are moved into a high speed rotor for processing. It is a simple and reliable
system that requires minimum maintenance.
In the following section we have listed potential problems, causes and solutions to
the problems you may encounter.
If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after having read
through this troubleshooting section, please call your dealer or distributor. Before
you call, please have this Operator's Manual and the serial number from your
machine ready.
PROBLEM
Machine Vibrates
Lift Frame Lifts Slowly
Shear Bolt Failure
Poor Processing
Performance
Low Throwing Distance
Uneven Cradle
Movement Speeds
CAUSE
Rotor out of balance
Insufficient oil flow
Cold temperatures
Rotor does not turn freely
PTO engaged too quickly
PTO Disengaged at high
RPM
Improper cradle alignment Check cradle rollers - gaps larger than 3/16"
Improper cradle alignment Check cradle rollers - gaps larger than 3/16"
Low RPM
Improper valve positioning Adjust the position of cradle rocking valve and
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SOLUTION
Check rotor; remove entangled material; be sure
all flails swing freely.
Check rotor; replace bent, broken, or missing
flails.
Increase oil flow at tractor or flow divider.
Warm machine before operating.
Check hydraulic oil type in tractor.
Determine and correct the cause of hard
turning. The rotor must turn freely.
Remove entangled material from rotor, flails
shafts, and bearings.
Replace shear bolts.
Engage the PTO slowly (see tractor's operating
manual).
Reduce tractor speed to idle before disengaging
PTO.
Check to see if the PTO brake (if equipped)
is not engaged prior to stopping the rotor.
will cause cradle lift. Adjust roller gap to 3/16".
will cause cradle lift. Adjust roller gap to 3/16".
Ensure PTO runs at 1000 RPM.
shifter spool.