Alamo TX235 Troubleshooting Guide, Operation, Problem, Possible Cause, Possible Remedy, ft./lbs

OPERATION

15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	POSSIBLE REMEDY
Streaking	Slow Blade Speed	Operate PTO at 540 RPM.
	Worn Blade Tips	Replace with Genuine RHINO blades.
		See your Rhino dealer.
	Dull Blades	Sharpen blades uniformly.
	Blades unable to cut that part	Slow ground speed of tractor but keep
	of grass pressed down by	engine running at full PTO RPM.
	path of tractor tires or casters	Cutting slower will help.
	Mowing too fast	Slow down until cured.
	Drive belt loose	Tighten per Instructions.
	Belt glazed/slipping	Apply belt dressing or replace with
		special RHINO belt.
	Blade loose on Spindle.	Tighten blade bolt securely.
		(Note: Left hand threads Torque to 150
		ft./lbs.)
	Conditions too wet for mowing	Allow grass to dry before mowing.
Material Discharges	Material too high and too much	Reduce ground speed but maintain
from Mower Unevenly	material	540 RPM at tractor PTO, or make two
Bunches Material		passes over material. Raise the
along Swath		mower for the first pass and lower to
		desired height for the second and cut
		at 90 degrees to first pass. Raise rear
		of mower high enough to permit
		material to discharge, but no so high
		that conditions listed above occur.
	Belt Slipping	Tighten or replace with special
		RHINO belt.
	Grass Wet	Allow grass to dry before mowing.
		Slow ground speed of tractor but keep
		engine running at full PTO rpm.
		Cutting lower will help.

TX235 02/07 Operation Section 4-39

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OPERATION