OPERATION
OPERATION
13. Troubleshooting Guide
Problem | Possible Cause |
Shearing M/B Carrier | Lack of lubrication |
Pivot Pin Bolt | Bolt not tightened properly |
Bent Moldboard | Small curve is normal from weld pull |
| Hitting hidden objects |
Blade will not penetrate soil | Cutting edge dull |
| Blade set to straight |
| Soil too hard |
Hitting hidden objects in the backfill | |
| position |
Moldboard digging in | Blade pitch excessive |
too much | Soft ground. |
Unable to hold level ground | Tractor and Blade following contour |
| Tractor Draft Control lifting Blade |
Hydraulic Cylinder | Not enough pressure |
will not operate | Valve not connected properly |
| Quick Coupler not completely |
| connected |
Hydraulic Pump not shutting | Using Open Center Valve |
off on Closed Center System | Open Center Conversion Plug |
| |
| Pumping over Relief Valve |
Oil leaking at hose connection | Connection not tight |
| Did not use sealant |
| Connection cracked from |
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| Mismatched Connection threads |
| or types. |
Remedy
Lubricate Pivot Pin
Tighten Bolt to proper torque
Can be removed but will not affect operation
Know soil conditions, keep speed to a minimum.
Replace Cutting edge Increase Top Link length Use scarifiers to loosen soil
Use slow speed when in unknown soil conditions
Adjust Top Link
Install Planner Wheel.
Install Skid Shoes.
Install Planner Wheel
Set Tractor Draft Control
Check pressure
Complete connection
Replace Valve or Conversion Plug and Main Relief
Replace with Closed Center Plug Replace with No Relief Plug
Tighten connection
Apply a good sealant to connection Replace cracked connection
Use correct connectors
160 Series 08/10 | Operation Section |
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