OPERATION
OPERATION
Problem | Possible Cause | Remedy |
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Slip Clutch Slipping | Excessive load. | Reduce ground speed and/or raise |
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| (See Clutch Maintenance). |
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Excessively |
| Mower. |
| Springs weak. | Replace Springs. |
| Improper adjustment. | |
| Too much power for Slip Clutch. | Reduce ground speed and material |
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| intake. |
| Friction Facings worn. | Replace Facings. |
| Oil on Facings. | Replace Facings. |
| Friction Facings glazed. | Clean with emery cloth. |
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Oil Blowing out Vent Plug | Flat bottomed Vent Plug or | Replace with proper Vent Plug, |
| shallow cavity Plug. | Cavity in Oil Plug should be |
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| approximately 5/8”. |
| Oil level too high. | Lower oil level to Plug. |
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Gearbox Leaking | Damaged Oil Seal. | Replace Seal. |
| No Oil Seal. | Install Oil Seal. |
| Oil too light. | EP140. |
| Bent Shaft. | Replace Oil Seal and Shaft. |
| Oil Seal Race rough. | Replace Shaft or repair Race. |
| Oil Seal installed wrong. | Replace Seal. |
| Oil Seal not sealing in the housing. | Replace Seal or use a sealant on O.D. |
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| of Seal. |
| Bearings loose. | Adjust Bearings. |
| Vent Plug stopped up. | Open Vent Plug. |
| Oil level too high. | Drain oil to proper level. |
| Gasket damaged. | Replace Gasket. |
| Bolts loose. | Tighten Bolts. |
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Driveline Integral Shields | Install Shields deformed. | Replace Shield. |
Rattling or Not Turning Freely | Nylon Bearing worn. | Replace Nylon Bearing. |
GR60/72 02/07 | Operation Section |
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