OPERATION

OPERATION

15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem

Possible Cause

Remedy

Excessive Vibrations

Check gearbox bolts.

Tighten if loose.

 

Check for missing knives on

Replace missing knives.

 

cutter shaft.

 

 

Check to see if knives are

Free knives so they swing.

 

free swinging.

 

 

Blade broken or bent.

Replace blades.

 

Cuttershaft bent.

Replace cuttershaft.

 

Drivelines not phased correctly.

Replace driveline.

 

Implement & Tractor yokes must

 

 

be in line.

 

 

Cuttershaft bearing worn

Replace bearings

Gearbox Overheating

Low on lubricant.

Fill to level plug.

 

Improper type lubricant.

Replace with proper lubricant.

 

Excessive trash build-up

Remove trash.

 

around gearbox.

 

 

Bearing or gears set up

Consult your Dealer.

 

improperly.

 

Gearbox Noisy

Rough Gears.

Run in or change gears.

 

Worn Bearing.

Replace bearing.

Noise

Damaged Belt Shield

Straighten or replace Shields.

 

(Rubbing on pulleys or belt).

 

 

Worn Bearing or Gear.

Replace Bearing or Gear.

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 in the housing.

Replace seal or use a sealant on

 

 

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.

SHD 03/09

Operation Section 4-38

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