OPERATION
OPERATION
14. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLE | POSSIBLE CAUSE | POSSIBLE REMEDY |
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Excessive Vibrations | Spindle & Mower bolts. | Tighten if loose. |
| Check For loose nuts on | Tighten If loose |
| blade holder and blades |
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| Check for bent output shaft. | Replace shaft if bent. |
| If shaft is bent oil will normally |
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| leak from the bottom seal. |
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| Check to see if blades are | Free blades so they swing |
| free swinging. |
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| Check for even wear on each | Weigh blades. Weight should be |
| blade tip. Were both blades | within 1 oz. Always replace both blades |
| changed at the same time? |
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| Blade Broken. | Replace blades, in sets. |
| Blade carrier bent. | Replace carrier. |
| Blade hub not properly | Remove hub, check tapered spline |
| seated on shaft | shaft, clean and replace. |
| New Blade or bolts matched | Replace blades or bolts in sets. |
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Spindle Overheating | Low on lubricant. | Fill to level plug. |
| Improper type lubricant. | Replace with |
| Excessive trash | Remove trash. |
| around spindle |
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| Bearings set up improperly | Consult your dealer. |
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Spindle Noisy | Worn or damaged bearings. | Replace bearings. |
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FACLON 15/10 03/09 | Operation Section |
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