Having a specific problem with a Hesston round baler, but the overall question is more general. There is an actuator that lifts the mesh roll at the back of the loader, but it will not lower or raise. Instead when the button is pushed from the console in the tractor to lower/raise the roll, the actuator just clicks rapidly and repeatedly. Was hoping someone had some insight. Thanks!
Are you talking about a hydraulic cylinder actuator, that is controlled by a solenoid, controlled by an electric switch/button in the cab of the tractor? or a straight electric actuator? Actually probably doesn't affect my guess one way or another. I bet it's a loose connection, or a frayed wire so the solenoid isn't getting enough power to keep closed, causing it to chatter. Put an electric meter on the power to the solenoid and see what kind of volts you get when it's activated from the cab, then see if it functions properly with a jumper wire. also check the ground
Thanks for the info. It is a simple electric motor actuator. I unhooked it from the part that it moves and the actuator worked fine. Still had some problems with the actuator- it's like it doesn't have enough guts to move the mesh roll into place. However, once I got the mesh fed into the baler finally, and the mesh roll was spinning, the actuator worked fine. Who knows. Thanks againl.