OPERATION
OPERATION
14. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLE | POSSIBLE CAUSE | POSSIBLE REMEDY |
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Excessive Vibrations | Check Gearbox Bolts. | Tighten if loose. |
| Check for missing Knives on | Replace missing Knives. |
| Cuttershaft. |
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| Check to see if Knives are free | Free Knives so they swing. |
| swinging. |
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| Blade broken or bent. | Replace Blades. |
| Cuttershaft bent. | Replace Cuttershaft. |
| Drivelines not phased correctly. | Replace Driveline. |
| Implement & Tractor yokes must |
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| be in line. |
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Gearbox overheating | Low on Lubricant. | Fill to Level Plug. |
| Improper type lubricant. | Replace with proper lubricant. |
| Excessive trash | Remove trash. |
| around gearbox. |
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| Bearings or Gears set up. | Consult your Dealer. |
| improperly. |
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Gearbox Noisy | Rough Gears. | Run in or change Gears. |
| Worn Bearing. | Replace Bearing. |
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Noise | Damaged Belt Shield | Straighten or replace Shields. |
| (Rubbing on pulleys or belt) |
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| Worn Bearing or Gear. | Replace Bearing or Gear. |
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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 Shield. |
| Oil Seal not sealing in the housing. | Replace Seal or use a sealant on |
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| OD of Seal. |
| Oil level too high. | Drain Oil to proper level. |
| Sand hole in Casting. | Replace Castings or Gearbox. |
| Gasket damaged. | Replace Gasket. |
FX17/FX21 02/11 | Operation Section |
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