McHale F5400 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Overview; Pick-up Slip Clutch Going Off Easily; PTO Slip Clutch Going Off Easily

McHale F5400 Baler
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Troubleshooting
13.1 Troubleshooting overview
This section has been compiled by McHale service personnel in conjunction with
McHale importers and dealers.
It outlines some common problems which can occur and acts as a quick reference
section or check list to resolve the problem. It is important to note that it outlines the
common problems and to this effect it is not exhaustive.
Should you experience additional problems which you need help with; please do not
hesitate to contact your McHale dealer.
13.1.1 Pick-up slip clutch going off easily
13.1.2 PTO slip clutch going off easily
Symptom Reason Solution
Pick-up slip clutch going
off easily or machine
breaking tines
Pick-up set too close to
the ground
Adjust the pick-up to a
higher position. Tines
should not be getting
caught in the ground.
Pick-up slip clutch going
off easily
Pick-up chains loose Tighten the pick-up chains
(See ‘Chain adjustments’)
Symptom Reason Solution
PTO slip clutch going off
easily
Rotor chain loose Tighten the rotor chain
and check, as specified
PTO slip clutch going off
easily
Poor swath preparation Prepare the swath in line
with the recommendations
in the machine setup
(See ‘Swath preparation’)
PTO slip clutch going off
easily
Chamber pressure /
ground speed too high
Reduce