Land Pride RCP3060, RCPM3060, RCP2660 Troubleshooting, Table of Contents, Problem, Cause, Solution

Table of Contents

Section 9: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Chart

Problem	Cause	Solution
Motor Oil Seal Leaking	Return line from motor has been pinched or	Replace lower seal of motor. Check motor
	is collapsed	return hose for kinks.
Spindle Hub Seal Leaking	Return line from motor has been pinched or	Replace lower seal of motor and Spindle
	is collapsed	Hub output shaft seal. Check motor return
		hose for kinks.
PTO driveline is bent.	Contacting drawbar or Bottoming out	Reposition drawbar/Replace PTO tubes and
(NOTE: PTO tractor hitch shaft		cut to correct length.
should be repaired or replaced if
bent)
Blades wearing excessively	Cutting on sandy ground	Raise cutting height.
	Contacting ground frequently	Raise cutting height.
Blades coming loose	Insufficient shimming	Add shimming. See text.
	Blade bolts not tightened properly	Torque blade bolt nuts to 600 ft lbs.
Blades breaking	Hitting solid objects	Thoroughly check the cutting area BEFORE
		beginning to cut. Be alert during cutting.
Loose Blade Carrier	Worn Spindle Hub bearings.	Replace Spindle Hub bearings and/or shaft.
	Shaft nut loose	Tighten Spindle Hub shaft nut to 450 ft lbs.
Blade Carrier bent	Hitting solid objects	Replace / Be alert, avoid solid objects.
Excessive skid shoe wear	Cutting height not level or blade missing	Adjust deck height or replace
	Soil abrasive	Raisecuttingheight.
	Cutting too low	Raise cutting height.
Excessive vibration	Locked blades	Inspect and unlock blades.
	Blades have unequal weight	Replace blades as a PAIR.
	PTO driveline is bent	Straighten or replace PTO driveline.
	Blade carrier bent	Replace/straightenbladecarrier.
	PTO cross not centered with yoke	Disassemble and inspect for incorrectly
		located needles or damaged bearing cap.
Deck Cylinder will	Orifice elbow on rod end is plugged	Clean orifice fitting.
not extend and/or retract
	Broken/disconnected wire on solenoid	Check wiring on cartridge valve solenoids.
Deck Cylinder will not retract	Cylinder rod is bent	Replace cylinder.
Arm/Deck Cylinder(s) will not	Electric solenoid valve is sticking/dirty.	Remove solenoid valve and clean or
extend and/or retract		replace.

46 RCP2660, RCPM2660, RCP3060 and RCPM3060 Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-111M 12/16/08