Bush Hog 300 manual Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Possible Cause Remedy

OPERATION

OPERATION

14. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem	Possible Cause	Remedy
Shearing M/B Carrier	Lack of lubrication	Lubricate Pivot Pin
Pivot Pin Bolt	Bolt not tightened properly	Tighten Bolt to proper torque
Bent Moldboard	Small curve is normal from weld pull	Can be removed but will not
		affect operation
	Hitting hidden objects	Know soil conditions, keep
		speed to a minimum.
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
A-Frame bent	Hitting hidden objects in the backfill	Use slow speed when in unknown
	position	soil conditions
Moldboard digging in too	Blade pitch excessive	Adjust Top Link
much	Soft ground.	Install Gauge Wheel.
		Install Skid Shoes.
Unable to hold level ground	Tractor and Blade following contour	Install Gauge Wheel
	Tractor Draft Control lifting Blade	Set Tractor Draft Control
Hydraulic Cylinder(s)	Not enough pressure	Check pressure
will not operate	Valve not connected properly	Re-plumb Valve
	Quick Coupler not completely	Complete connection
	connected

300 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-24

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