Alamo SR14, SR20 manual Trouble Shooting Guide, Operation, Possible Cause, Possible Remedy

OPERATION

14. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

TROUBLE	POSSIBLE CAUSE		POSSIBLE REMEDY
Excessive Vibrations	1.	Check gear box bolts.	Tighten if loose.
	2.	Check for loose nuts on	Tighten if loose.
	bladeholder and blades.
	3.	Check for bent output shaft.	Replace shaft if bent.
	If shaft is bent, oil will normally
	leak from bottom seal.

4.Check to see if blades are free swinging.

5.Check for even wear on each blade tip. Were both blades changed at the same time?

6.Blade broken.

7.Blade carrier bent.

8.Blade hub not properly seated on shaft.

9.New blade or bolts matched with worn blade or bolts.

10.Drivelines not phased correctly. Implement & Tractor yokes must be in line.

Free blades so they swing.

Weigh blades. Weight should be within 1 oz. Always replace both blades.

Replace blades, in sets.

Replace carrier.

Remove hub, check tapered spline shaft, clean and replace.

Replace blades or bolts in sets.

Replace driveline.

OPERATION

Gear Box Overheating	1.	Low on lubricant.	Fill to level plug.
	2.	Improper type lubricant.	Replace with proper lubricant.
	3.	Excessive trash build-up	Remove trash.
	around gear box.
	4.	Bearing or gears set up	Consult your Dealer.
	improperly.

SR14/SR20 10/03 Operation Section 4-41

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