OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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Cod. EKE0002OM
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Table 5.13.1: Knotter Set Troubleshooting and Solutions
FORM OF KNOT PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Standard knot.
Clean-cut tips of
twine.
knotting. Curling
sticks hook latch and
twine breaks.
Adjustment of hook spring is
loose
Please screw the nut
increasing spring tension
by quarter round.
Knotter set does not
knot.
1- Spring of holder disc is
loose during knotting, twine
deviates early.
2- Twine puller is unable to
bring twine close to the hook.
1- Increase twine retainer
spring compression.
2- Adjust twine puller.
1- Tips of knot are
not equal length.
2- Both tips cut short
1-
Blade might be blunted.
2- The pressure of spring on
twine holder disc is not
enough
3- Calibre between knotting
and chassis may break down.
1- Grind the blade.
2- Adjust twine holder
3- Check the measure of
70 ml knotting to chassis
Knots get stuck on
the hook.
1- Over spacing between
stripper rod and hook.
2- Stem may be among twine.
3- Twine may be stuck at
some point
4- Measures between knot
and chassis may be broken.
5- Bales produced too tight.
1- Stripper rod must do
stripping.
2- Clean jammed stem
between twine and hook.
3- Provide twine at desired
tightness from twine box to
knotting.
1- Knot occurs on
one tip of twine.
2- Hook does not
knot two twines
together.
1- The adjustment of spacing
between twine puller linings
and needle is failed.
2-
Spring of twine holder might
be loose
3- Needle is at back descent,
twine does not lean to needle
1- The intermediate
distance of twine puller
linings and needle inner
surface should be 3 mm
utmost.
2- Increase spring tension
for twine holder not to
release twine.
3- Increase tightness of
twine on twine track.