Bush Hog RTC manual Troubleshooting

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4-7 TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting procedures are listed in Table 4-1 below. If the problem cannot be solved or replace-

Table 4-1 Troubleshooting

ment parts are necessary, contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer. Please have ready your machine name, model number, serial number, purchase date, and exact cause or description of problem.

 

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

Uneven Till

Tiller not level right to left

Adjust skids for same depth

 

 

 

 

Adjust tractor lower lift arms

 

 

Noisy

Loose components

Check all bolts for tightness. Refer to Torque Specs

 

 

 

Low oil in gearbox

Check for proper oil level. Refer to Lubrication Section

 

 

Knocking or

Tiller is tilted towards the rear

Adjust 3-point hitch top link to level tiller

 

 

Chattering

 

 

 

 

Bogging

Tractor engine speed too slow

Increase engine speed to 540 PTO rpm

 

 

 

Ground speed too fast

Use lower tractor gear

 

 

 

Vines wrapped around rotor

Remove vines

 

 

Loose Chain

Chain worn beyond self-adjusting

Have dealer service chain

 

 

 

capacity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Bush HOG Congratulations Retail CUSTOMER’S Responsibility Under the Bush HOG Warranty Table of ContentsDisclaimer of Implied Warranties & Consequential Damages This Limited Warranty Shall not ApplyRotary Tillers Dealer Preparation Check ListImportant Safety Precautions Employee Tractor Operating Instructions EMPLOYERS, Employees and OperationsIntroduction Introduction and DescriptionAttaching to Tractor Section Preparation for USEStabilizer Bars Lift Arms Operation General SafetyAdjusting for Work Section Operating InstructionsMaintenance Check List Section MaintenanceWith the corresponding ones of the rigid cone Blade Replacement Slip Clutch AdjustmentSlip Clutch Operational Check Troubleshooting TroubleshootingSection Dealer Assembly Page Safety Decals American Torque Specifications