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MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 16 Foot Pull-Type User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

Problem

Solution

Section

Material being
pulled out by roots
when cutting, tall
crop leaning into
machine.

Crop in conditioner
rolls before crop is
cut.

Insufficient roll gap.

Increase roll gap.

7.2.2 Adjusting the Roll Gap,
page 8
9

Damaged leaves
and broken stems.

Roll timing off.

Check roll timing and adjust if
necessary.

7.4.1 Checking the Roll Timing,
page 91

and

7.4.2 Adjusting the

Roll Timing, page 92

Excessive crimping.

Increase roll gap.

7.2.2 Adjusting the Roll Gap,
page 8
9

Excessive drying
or bleaching of
crop.

Windrow too wide and
thin.

Adjust forming shields.

7.5.3 Adjusting the Swath Baffle,
page 9
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