Baler & Compactor Troubleshooting

Possible cause:
No power to the baler.

Possible cause:
Key Switch is in the “OFF” position.

Possible cause:
Transformer fuse is blown or burnt.

Possible cause:
Motor overload tripped.

Possible cause:
Very low voltage or incorrect supplied voltage.

Possible cause:
Bad safety gate/door switch or safety gate/door switch is not adjusted properly.

Possible cause:
Motor is rotating in the wrong direction.

Possible cause:
Low or no hydraulic system pressure.

Possible cause:
Dirt or obstruction in hydraulic system and/or hydraulic oil.

Possible cause:
No power to directional valve coils.

Possible cause:
Directional valve coil bad.

Possible cause:
Bad safety gate/door switch or safety gate/door switch is not adjusted properly. (LS2)

Possible cause:
Retract limit switch bad or out of adjustment. (LS1)

Possible cause:
Low or no hydraulic system pressure.

Possible cause:
Bad or internally leaking hydraulic pump.

Possible cause:
Bad or internally leaking hydraulic cylinder.

Possible cause:
Dirt or debris is built up on the platen wear pads.