OPERATION
OPERATION
15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem | Possible Cause | Remedy |
Excessive Vibrations | Check gearbox bolts. | Tighten if loose |
| Check for missing knives on | Replace missing knives |
| cutter shaft. |
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| Check to see if knives are | Free knives so they swing. |
| free swinging. |
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| Blade broken or bent. | Replace blades. |
| Cuttershaft bent. | Replace cuttershaft. |
| Drivelines not phased correctly. | Replace driveline. |
| Implement & Tractor yokes must |
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| be in line. |
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| Cuttershaft bearing worn | Replace bearings |
Gearbox Overheating | Low on lubricant. | Fill to level plug. |
| Improper type lubricant. | Replace with proper lubricant. |
| Excessive trash | Remove trash. |
| around gearbox. |
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| Bearing or gears set up | Consult your Dealer. |
| improperly. |
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Gearbox Noisy | Rough Gears. | Run in or change gears. |
| Worn Bearing. | Replace bearing. |
Noise | Damaged Belt Shield | Straighten or replace Shields. |
| (Rubbing on pulleys or belt). |
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| Worn Bearing or Gear. | Replace Bearing or Gear. |
Gearbox Leaking | Damaged oil seal | Replace seal. |
| Bent shaft. | Replace oil seal and shaft. |
| Shaft rough in oil seal area. | Replace or repair shaft. |
| Oil seal installed wrong. | Replace seal. |
| Oil seal not sealing in the housing. | Replace seal or use a sealant on |
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| OD of Seal. |
| Oil level too high. | Drain oil to proper level. |
| Sand hole is casting. | Replace castings or gearbox. |
| Gasket damaged. | Replace gasket. |
| Bolts loose. | Tighten bolts. |
RHD 02/11 | Operation Section |
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