Land Pride OS1572, OS1548 manual Troubleshooting Chart, Problem Solution

Troubleshooting Chart

Problem

Solution

Machine makes intermittent clicking

Tighten Knives

noise

Replace damaged gear in gearbox

Replace damaged chain link

PTO vibrates

Replace worn universal joint

Remove trash from rotor

Lower machine and readjust tractor lift stop

Gearbox noise is noticeable and

Allow time for break-in

constant

Add oil

Replace worn gears

Oil leaking from gearbox

Replace damaged seals or gaskets

If overfilled, drain to proper level

Rotor will not turn

Engage PTO

Repair broken drive chain

Reduce load to Overseeder

Cutting depth insufficient

Lower tractor 3-point arms

Increase tractor rpm

Adjust gauge wheels

Replace worn or bent knives

Clear obstacles entangled in knives and/or rotor

Machine skips

Replace worn knives

Reduce load

Reduce ground speed

Knives balling up with soil

Replace worn or bent knives

Decrease tractor speed

Overseeder bumping on the ground

Clear obstacles entangled in knives and/or rotor

Uneven seed spacing or uneven stand

Check tire pressure. Proper inflation is listed in the “Tire Inflation Chart”,

Section 9, Page 48

Check for plugging in feed cups

Check to see if seed tubes are plugged

Reduce ground speed

Check all drive chains, sprockets, keys and pins

Actual seeding rate is different than

Seed treatment will affect seeding rate if the chemicals build up in seed cup.

desired

Unless cleaned regularly, this build-up can cause breakage of the seed cup

shaft.

See “Adjustments”, Section 3, starting on Page 18, for instructions on

calculating seed rate.

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OS1548 and OS1572 Overseeder (S/N 166724+) 308-303M

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