TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

Does not cut

Dull blades

Sharpen blades.

 

Worn or broken blades

Replace blades. (Replace in pairs

 

 

only.)

 

Incorrect PTO speed

Set at rated PTO speed.

 

Ground speed too fast

Reduce ground speed.

 

Drive not functioning (blades do

Check drive shaft connection.

 

not turn when PTO is running)

Check gearbox.

 

Gearbox malfunction

Repair gearbox.

 

Excessive clutch slippage

Adjust clutch.

 

Incorrect blade direction

Check to be sure blade edge is

 

 

correct for direction of rotation.

 

 

 

Streaks or ragged cut

Broken or worn blades

Replace or sharpen blades.

 

Attitude incorrect

Level machine.

 

Ground speed too fast

Reduce ground speed.

 

Excessive cutting height

Lower cutting height. (Note: Set

 

 

height so blades do not frequently

 

 

hit ground.)

 

Excessive lush and tall vegetation

Recut at 90° to first pass.

 

 

 

Excessive side skid wear

Running with skids continuously

Raise cutting height or adjust.

 

on ground

 

 

 

 

Excessive clutch slippage

Clutch out of adjustment

Adjust clutch.

 

Clutch discs worn; wear stops

Replace discs.

 

contacting opposite plate

 

 

Blades hitting ground

Raise cutting height.

 

 

 

Vibration

Broken blade

Replace blades in pairs.

 

Bearing failure

Check gearbox shafts for side play.

 

Hitch length incorrect

Reset hitch length.

 

Universal drive

Adjust pedestal bearing height to

 

 

be parallel to ground.

 

 

 

Blades hitting deck

Bent blades or crossbar

Replace bent blades or crossbar.

 

 

 

Unit will not raise

Low oil

Add hydraulic oil.

 

 

 

Unit doesn’t cut level

Wing section cuts lower than

Lengthen turnbuckle connecting

 

center

center yoke to wing wheel yoke.

 

Wing section cuts higher than

Shorten turnbuckle connecting

 

center

center yoke to wing wheel yoke.

 

 

 

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Woods Equipment BW180HBQ, BW126HBQ manual Troubleshooting

BW126HBQ, BW126HB, BW180HBQ specifications

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