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McHale F5500 Baler
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12.1.13 Chopper knives won’t move (activate/disengage) -
pick-up moves
12.1.14 Net not cut correctly
12.1.15 Drop floor won’t move (up or down) - pick-up moves
12.1.16 Greaser not working
Symptom Reason Solution
Knives won’t move
(activate/disengage)
Faulty hydraulic valve Contact McHale dealer
Knives won’t move
(activate/disengage)
Low power supply to the
control box
Check power source
Symptom Reason Solution
Net not cut correctly Net tension is too loose as
it passes into netter
Adjust net tension system
Net not cut correctly Blunt/rusty knife Fit new knife
Net not cut correctly Grease on knife (new
machine / machine after
winter storage)
Clean grease off knife
Use extreme caution and
protective clothing!
Net not cut correctly Knife spring too slack Adjust knife spring
pressure and replace if
necessary.
Symptom Reason Solution
Drop floor won’t move
(up/down)
Faulty hydraulic valve Contact McHale dealer
Drop floor won’t move
(up/down)
Low power supply to the
control box
Check power source
Symptom Reason Solution
Machine not using grease Air locked Bleed the cartridge by
unscrewing it 2-3 turns
(See ‘Automatic
lubrication system’)
Machine not using grease Blockage in the system Contact McHale dealer