Woods Equipment MDO80-2 manual Trouble Shooting, Problem Possible Cause Solution

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

Does not cut

Dull blades

Sharpen blades.

 

Worn or broken blades

Replace blades. (Replace in pairs

 

 

only.)

 

Ground speed too fast

Reduce ground speed.

 

Drive not functioning (blades do

Check drive shaft connection.

 

not turn when PTO is running

Check belts. Check gearbox.

 

Belt off pulleys

Replace belts. Belts are supplied

 

 

in matched sets only.

 

Broken belt; belts not in groove

Replace belts. Check belts for

 

 

uneven stretch.*

 

Belts will not stay in groove

Check belt tension. Check belt

 

 

alignment. Ensure idler bearings

 

 

and spindle bearings are in good

 

 

condition and turn freely. Make

 

 

sure spindles are tight and sitting

 

 

straight and secure.

 

 

Shock loading could cause a worn

 

 

belt to jump off grooves. Eliminate

 

 

shock loading my raising cutting

 

 

height.

 

Belt tension too loose

Tighten idlers. Belts must be very

 

 

tight.

 

Gearbox malfunction

Repair gearbox.

 

 

 

Streaks or gives ragged cut

Broken or worn blades

Replace or sharpen blades.

 

Ground speed too fast

Reduce ground speed.

 

Excessive cutting height

Lower cutting height. (Note: Set

 

 

height so unit does not freqently hit

 

 

ground.)

 

Excessive lush and tall vegetation

Recut at 90-degree to first pass.

 

 

 

Thrown objects

No shielding

Use chain shielding.

 

 

 

Excessive side skid wear

Running with skids continuously

Use check chains and tail wheels.

 

on ground

Set skids above ground.

 

 

 

*Check belt for damage by laying it flat on floor. If belt does not lie flat (has humps or twists) this indicates broken or stretched cords. Replace belt.

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Contents Rotary Cutter To the Dealer IntroductionLEA EL Instructivo Table of ContentsSpecifications Tractor RequirementsGeneral Information Safety Free Mower Safety VideoTraining Package for Rotary Mowers/Cutters-English/Spanish Training Package for Rotary Mowers/Cutters-EnglishSafety Rules PreparationTraining Maintenance OperationTransportation Storage Serial Number Plate Safety & Instructional DecalsRED Rear Reflector To Avoid Serious Injury or DeathBe Careful Rotating Blades Thrown ObjectsAttaching Cutter to Tractor 3-POINT Models OperationOperation Tractor StabilityShorten Driveline Driveline AttachmentCutting Height Adjustment for MD80 Mounted Cutter Figure Cutting Height Adjustment Without Tailwheel or Check ChainsCutting Height Adjustment With Tailwheel or Check Chains Starting and Stopping Cutter Cutting Height Adjustment for D80 Pull-Type Cutter FigureAttaching Cutter to Tractor PULL-TYPE Models PRE-OPERATION Check ListOperating Technique CleaningOwner Service Owners ServiceLubrication Information Figure Blade Removal Figure Blade Servicing FigureChain Shielding Blade InstallationBelt Installation Figure Blade SharpeningSplit Rim Tire Servicing Servicing Tires SafelyDealer Service Dealer ServiceGearbox Maintenance Blade Spindle Repair Figure Gearbox AssemblyGearbox Adjustment AssemblyShield Bearing Service Joint DisassemblyUniversal Joint Repair Joint Assembly Servicing Tires Safely Problem Possible Cause Solution Trouble ShootingDistribution Baffle Installation Figure AssemblyAssembly Blade Installation FigureChain Shielding Installation Figure Wheel Yoke Installation for DO80-2 Pull- Type Cutter FigureGearbox Lubrication Tongue and H-Frame Assembly Optional Hydraulic Lift Assembly Tongue Installation for DO80-2 Pull-Type Cutter FigureDriveline Installation MD80 Assembly FigureFrame and Lift Installation Optional Leaf Mulcher Installation FigureOptional Check Chain Installation Optional Check Chain Installation FigureDelivery Check List Dealer Check ListsDealer Check Lists PRE-DELIVERY Check ListDealer Check Lists Parts Index to Parts ListPart QTY Description DO80-2 Main Frame Assembly PULL-TYPEMDO80-2 Main Frame Assembly Mounted Model DO80-2 & MDO80-2 Main Frame Assembly Common Parts 2390 DO80-2 Front 2/3 of 3-JOINT Drive Square Shaft DO80-2 Front 2/3 of 3-JOINT Drive TWO-LOBE Shaft DO80-2 & MDO80-2 Rear Section of Univeral Drive MDO80-2 Front 1/2 of Universal DriveGearbox Repair Kit DO80-2 & MDO80-2 Gearbox AssemblyDO80-2 & MDO80-2 Blades DO80-2 & MDO80-2 Blade Spindle AssemblyDO80-2 & MDO80-2 Chain Shielding Assembly DO80-2 Parking Jack DO80-2 & MDO80-2 Idler Pulley AssemblyDO80-2 SPRING-LOADED Wheel Yoke DO80-2 Height Adjustment CrankDO80-2 Laminated Tire with HUB & Axle DO80-2 RIM & Axle AssemblySOL ID T IRE DO80-2 Aircraft Tire & HUBMDO80-2 Tailwheel Assembly DO80-2 Hydraulic Hose KIT & Fittings Optional DO80-2 Pivot Link KIT OptionalDO80-2 3-1/2 X 8 Hydraulic Cylinder #10475 Optional MDO80-2 Check Chain Assembly Optional DO80-2 & MDO80-2 Leaf Mulcher Assembly OptionalMDO80-2 Category 2 Bushing KIT MDO80-2 Category 2 Hitch PIN OptionsParts Metric Series Bolt Torque ChartSAE Series Torque Chart AppendixAbbreviations Bolt Size ChartIndex IndexWarranty Warranty

DO80-2, MDO80-2 specifications

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