OPERATION
OPERATION
TROUBLE | POSSIBLE CAUSE | POSSIBLE REMEDY |
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Gearbox Leaking | Damaged oil seal | Replace seal. |
| Bent shaft. | Replace oil seal and shaft. |
| Shaft rough in oil seal area. | Replace or repair shaft. |
| Oil seal installed wrong. | Replace seal. |
| Oil seal not sealing | Replace seal or use a sealant on |
| in the housing. | OD of Seal. |
| Oil level too high. | Drain oil to proper level. |
| Sand hole is casting. | Replace castings or gearbox. |
| Gasket damaged. | Replace gasket. |
| Bolts loose. | Tighten bolts. |
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Clutch Slips Excessively | Clutch linings badly worn or | Repair clutch per maintenance |
| plates warped. | section of manuals. |
| Too much power for clutch. | Reduce ground speed and material |
| intake. |
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| Oil on facings. | Replace facings. |
| Friction facings glazed. | Clean with emery cloth. |
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Knives Wear Too Fast | Cutting in sandy conditions. | Increase cutting height. |
| Cutting in rocky conditions. | Increase cutting height. |
| Soft “will fit” knives. | Use genuine Alamo Industrial knives. |
PA91 02/08 | Operation Section |
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