McHale V Series Baler
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12.1.3 Chamber losing pressure
12.1.4 Machine won’t cut the net
12.1.5 Net not cut correctly
12.1.6 Issues with bale rotation/intake
Symptom Reason Solution
Chamber losing pressure Oil leak Find leak and resolve
Chamber losing pressure Relief valve loose /
restriction in relief
Contact McHale dealer
Symptom Reason Solution
Machine won’t cut the net Bill hook worn and
catching on plastic reset
bushing
Replace bill hook
Machine won’t cut the net Bill hook has too much
free play and is catching
on the plastic reset
bushing
Realign and/or lubricate
Machine won’t cut the net Knife jammed or not
enough spring pressure
Check for free movement
and increase spring
pressure, if needed
Symptom Reason Solution
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 Check or replace the
spring
Symptom Reason Solution
Baler won’t take crop in
even though the bale
chamber is not full
Drop floor down - this can
cause problems with bale
rotation
Reset the floor to the
working position