Blue Rhino RB60/72 manual Troubleshooting Guide, Operation, Problem, Possible Cause, Remedy

OPERATION

14. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem	Possible Cause	Remedy
Uneven Cut	Excessive ground speed.	Reduce ground speed.
	Blades worn, dull, or bent.	Replace blades.
		(Refer to “Maintenance” section).
	Mower not level side to side.	Adjust. (Refer to “Assembly” section)
	Improper height adjustment.	Adjust Mower height.
		(Refer to “Assembly” section)
	Low tractor tire pressure on	Adjust tire pressure.
	one side.	(Refer to your tractor operator's
		manual)
	Turning too fast.	Reduce ground speed when turning.
	Tractor tires push grass down.	Adjust your tractor wheel spacing.
		(Refer to “Operation” section)
	Damaged Mower pan.	Repair or replace as necessary.
Uncut Material	Excessive ground speed	Reduce ground speed.
	RPM too low	Use full PTO speed.
		(Refer to your tractor operator's
		manual)
	Improper blade for direction of cut.	Install blades so rotation is correct.
Poor Shredding	Excessive ground speed.	Raise the front of Mower relative to the
		rear to hold and circulate material
		longer. (Refer to Operation Section-
		Setting the Mower-Setting Deck
		Height) Reduce ground speed.
	Cutting too high.	Lower cutting height. (Refer to
		Operation Section-Setting the Mower-
		Setting Deck Pitch)
Windrowing	Material heavy and lush.	Raise the front of Mower relative to the
or Uneven		rear. (Refer to Operation Section-
Distribution		Setting the Mower-Setting Deck
		Height)
	Excessive ground speed	Reduce ground speed.
	Conditions too wet.	Wait for conditions to dry. Reduce
		ground speed.
Blade Bolts Working Loose	Bolts not tightened.	Tighten Bolts to 300 ft./lbs.
	Bolt hole elongated or oversized.	Replace Blade Carrier.
	Locknut worn out.	Replace Locknut.

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