OPERATION
OPERATION
16. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem | Possible Cause | Remedy |
Not Cutting Clean | Blades dull. | Sharpen or replace Blades. |
| blade rotation incorrect. | Use correct Blade for Carrier. |
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| Use Fan Blades in grass. |
| Carrier RPM too low. | Increase PTO speed. |
| Mower not leveled. | Adjust machine level (in very heavy |
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| weeds, 1/2” to 1” low in front). |
| Tires mashing down grass. | Use offset Adapter to move Mower to |
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| the left. |
| Ground speed too fast. | Reduce ground speed. |
| Blades locked back. | Free blades. |
| Blades riding up due to Blade. | Replace Blade Bolts. |
| Bolt wear. |
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| Blades bent up. | Replace Blades. |
Breaking Blade Bolts | Operating with loose Blade Bolts. | Tighten Blade Bolts to 300 ft./lbs. |
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| (Right Hand Threads). |
| Worn Blade Bolt. | Replace Bolt. |
Cutting Too High | Blades bent up. | Replace Blades. |
| Blade Carrier bent. | Straighten or replace Blade Carrier. |
| Blades on upside down. | Turn Blades right side up and tighten. |
Mower Vibrates | Blade locked back. | Loosen locked Blade. |
| Drivelines not phased. | Replace Driveline. |
| Blade broken. | Replace Blades in sets. |
| Blade Carrier bent. | Repair or replace Carrier. |
| Blade Hub not properly seated | Remove Hub, check Key and Shaft, |
| on Shaft. | and replace or seat properly. |
| New Blade matched with worn Blade. Replace Blades in sets. | |
| Output Shaft Bent. | Replace Output Shaft. |
Mower Windrowing | Cutting heavy material. | Raise Mower and reduce ground |
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| speed. |
Blades Wear Fast | Cutting in sandy or rocky conditions | Increase cutting height. |
| Blades too soft. | Replace Blades with hardened, |
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| high- quality, Rhino Blades from the |
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| manufacturer. |
A60B/A72B 02/07 | Operation Section |
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