Bush Hog 306, 305 manual 4-8TROUBLESHOOTING, Problem, Probable Cause

Figure 4-5 Tightening Bearings

Old nut being split for removal	Roll pin being driven in
	after tightening bearing

4-8 TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	PROBABLE CAUSE	REMEDY
Uneven Cut	Cutter not level side to side.	See SECTION II
	Worn or bent blades.		Replace blades per paragraph 4-4.
Stripping or Windrowing	Possible build-up of material under	Clean cutter.
	cutter.
	Cutter not level.		Refer to Section II.
	Worn blades.		Replace per paragraph 4-4.
Noisy Cutter	Loose components.		Check al bolts for tightness per
			paragraph 20.
	Low oil in gearboxes.		Check for proper oil level. Refer to
			paragraph 4-2.
Rapid Blade Wear	Blade contacting the ground.	Adjust cutter to operate at a height
(Cutting Edge)			that will eliminate ground contact.
Rapid Blade Wear	Cutter not being operated at	Reduce ground speed.
(Bolt Hole)	rated RPM speed.		Set tractor throttle for proper PTO
			speed.
	Too much ground speed.		Use lower gear.
Poor Shredding Job	Incorrect deck tilt.		Adjust per paragraph 3-2.
	Excessive ground speed.		Reduce ground speed.
	Worn blades.		Replace blades per paragraph 4-4.
Cutter Vibration	Cutter not being operated at rated	Set tractor throttle for proper PTO
	RPM speed.		speed.
	Possible build up of material on		Clean blade pan.
	blade pan.
	Broken blade.		Replace blades per paragraph 4-4.
	Blades unequal weight.		Replace blades per paragraph 4-4.

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