OPERATION
13. Troubleshooting Guide
Problem | Possible Cause | Remedy |
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Shearing M/B Carrier Pivot | Lack of lubrication | Lubricate Pivot Pin |
Pin Bolt | Bolt not tightened properly | Tighten Bolt to proper torque |
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Bent Moldboard | Small curve is normal from weld pull | Can be removed but will not affect |
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| Hitting hidden objects | Know soil conditions, keep speed to a |
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Blade will not penetrate soil | Cutting edge dull | Replace Cutting edge |
| Blade set to straight | Increase Top Link length |
| Soil too hard | Use scarifiers to loosen soil |
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Hitting hidden objects in the backfill | Use slow speed when in unknown soil | |
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Moldboard digging in too much | Blade pitch excessive | Adjust Top Link |
| Soft ground | Install Planer Wheel |
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| Install Skid Shoes |
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Unable to hold level ground | Tractor and Blade following contour | Install Planer Wheel |
| Tractor Draft Control lifting Blade | Set Tractor Draft Control |
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Hydraulic Cylinder will not | Not enough pressure | Check pressure |
operate | Valve not connected properly | |
| Quick Coupler not completely | Complete connection |
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