OPERATION

OPERATION

Problem

Possible Cause

Remedy

Cylinder Rod Came Out

Piston Nut backed off of

Improper retaining of nut, replace or rebuild as

of Cylinder

the Rod

required

 

Relief Valve setting Too

Test relief valve and adjust or replace as

 

High

required

Deck Cracks

Operator abuse

Overloading cylinder in the extend position

Severe Use or Abuse

Excessive ground speed, Overload or impact

 

 

with solid objects

 

Vibration

Blades or blade bar bent, or blade missing

Deck Worn On

Poor or missing welds

Manufacturing defect

Mowing over sand or rocks

Operator abuse

Underside (Cutting

 

 

Head Only)

Abusive operation,

Operator abuse

 

 

mowing heavy debris

 

 

Normal operational wear

Normal wear over time can result in cracks or

 

 

damage. Check deflectors and guards.

 

 

Replace as required.

Hydraulic System Noise

Restrictions to oil flow in

Identified by concentration of heat, due to Line

(Squeal)

the system

restriction bent hoses or contamination.

 

Relief Valve Malfunction

Relief setting too low, will result in generation of

 

 

heat, Adjust or replace as needed.

 

Cavitation

induction of air into the system due to leakage

Hydraulic System

Wrong Oil Used

Flush and refill as required

Excessive Engine RPM

Engine RPM should not exceed 540 PTO

Overheating

 

speed as indicated on the tractor tachometer

 

Restriction in Hydraulic

Identified by a concentration of heat due to

 

System

crimped hydraulic line, relief valve failure or

 

 

contamination.

 

Relief Valve Set too low

Test and adjust or replace as required

 

Internal Leakage due to

Test pump and motor. Replace or repair as

 

wear

required

 

Excessive Pump or Motor

Test pump and motor. Replace or repair as

 

Wear

required

 

Wrong Oil

Flush and refill as required with proper oil

 

Abusive Operation (Heavy

Operator abuse

 

Material or debris)

 

Motor Flange or Motor

Excessive Torque load

Impact with solid objects or excessive loading

Housing Breaking

due to abuse

of mower due to high ground speed.

 

Loss of Bolt torque at

Due to excessive loading. Check bolts daily,

 

flange or at motor section

and replace or repair as required

DB150 07/11

Operation Section 4-42

© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.

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