OPERATION

Problem

Possible Cause

Remedy

Spindle Locks Up

Loss of lubrication in

Indicated by catastrophic failure of the upper

(Seizes and Won't Turn)

spindle

bearing. See the previous section

 

Excessive bearing pre-

Disassemble the spindle and inspect the

 

load

bearings for wear. Re-assemble following the

 

 

bearing pre-load specifications in the Technical

 

 

Service Manual.

 

Blade bar bolts too long

Installing the incorrect bolts (too long) for the

 

 

blade carrier will allow the bolts to contact the

 

 

lower bearing and will lock up the spindle.

 

 

Install the correct bolts.

 

Interference due to bent

Inspect the seal guard ring (welded to the blade

 

seal protector

carrier or bar) Replace or repair as needed.

Starter on Tractor

Wire harness incorrectly

Check harness attachment to the ignition switch

Won't Crank

installed

and to the battery. Also, check for proper

 

 

ground.

Tractor Battery Dead or

 

 

Low (Continuous

 

 

Power Draining)

On/Off switch malfunction

Inspect to ensure power to switch is interrupted

 

 

 

when the switch is in the off position

 

Short to ground in wire

Inspect for damage or heat stress to the

 

harness

harness. Check for shorted wires or melted

 

 

insulation. Check proper connection to the

 

 

ignition switch and battery.

 

Battery failure

Test the battery and replace per the tractor

 

 

manufacturers recommendation

 

Tractor issues

Follow tractor manufacturer recommendations

 

 

for troubleshooting electrical problems with the

 

 

tractor.

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Servis-Rhino 2160 manual Spindle Locks Up, Seizes and Wont Turn, Starter on Tractor, Wont Crank

2160 specifications

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