MacDon PW7 Pick-Up Header - Manual (Page 83)

SECTION 8 – TROUBLE SHOOTING
Form 169149 Revision E 77
(CONT'D)
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Driveshaft clutch is slipping.
1. Clutch is worn.
2. Obstruction in auger. 1.Rebuild/Replace clutch
2. Shut off combine, remove key
and remove obstruction.
Pickup wheels bounce over
bumps.
1. Header height is too great.
2. Suspension springs are
adjusted to great. 1. Lower header until rear pickup
shaft is 14” (356mm) above the
ground See Operating Height.
2.Loosen the springs 1/2” (13mm)
and recheck.
Pickup bounces excessively in
transport. 1.Lifter adjust bolt is out of
adjustment.
2. Severely rough road
1. Adjust clearance as per Section
4.3.
2.Reduce speed or Install pickup
storage braces during transport.
SwathMaster v-belt
misalignment. 1. Rollers not centered on pick
up.
2. Rear sheave not aligned.
3. No spacer between belt tension
arm and pulley.
1. Center the rollers.
2. Align sheaves.
3. Install spacer.
Speed control not working
properly. Sensor positioned incorrectly. See Speed Control Adjustment in
Adjustments Section.