MacDon R216 SP - Page 164

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Problem Solution
Refer to
Roll speed too low
Increase disc speed.
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Foreign object between rolls
Disengage header and stop engine.
When all moving parts are completely
stopped, remove foreign object.
4.5.2 Maintaining Cutterbar Discs,
page 75
Cutting height too low
Decrease header angle to raise cutting
height.
3.8.1 Cutting Height, page 44
Backing into windrow Raise header before backing up.
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Rolls improperly timed Adjust roll timing. Adjusting Roll Timing, page 51
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 56
Forming shields improperly adjusted
Adjust roll conditioner forming shields.
• Positioning Forming Shield Side
Deflectors – Roll Conditioner, page
54
• Positioning Rear Baffle – Roll
Conditioner, page 55
Roll gap too large Adjust roll gap.
• Adjusting Roll Gap, page 49
Conditioner rolls running too slow Maintain rated header speed. Refer to windrower operator’s manual
Symptom: Uneven windrow formation in light crop
Uneven feeding Reduce header speed. Refer to windrower operator’s manual
Symptom: Plugging behind end hourglass deflectors
Ground speed too slow Increase ground speed.
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Symptom: Not cutting short enough in down crop
Ground speed too fast Reduce ground speed.
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Broken, bent, or dull blades Replace blades or turn blades over.
• Removing Discblades, page 90
• Installing Discblades, page 92
Cutting height too high
Adjust header angle steeper to lower
cutting height if field conditions allow.
3.8.1 Cutting Height, page 44
Symptom: Material being pulled out by roots when cutting, and tall crop leaning into machine
Crop in conditioner rolls before
crop is cut
Increase roll gap.
• Adjusting Roll Gap, page 49
Symptom: Damaged leaves and broken stems
Insufficient roll gap
Increase roll gap.
• Adjusting Roll Gap, page 49
Roll timing off
Check roll timing and adjust if
necessary.
• Checking Roll Timing, page 51
• Adjusting Roll Timing, page 51
Symptom: Cutting height varies from one side to the other
Float not properly balanced Adjust header float. Refer to windrower operator’s manual
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