TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
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Does not cut | Dull blades | Sharpen blades. |
| Worn or broken blades | Replace blades. (Replace in pairs |
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| only.) |
| Ground speed too fast | Reduce ground speed. |
| Drive not functioning (blades do | Check drive shaft connection. |
| not turn when PTO is running | Check belts. Check gearbox. |
| Belt off pulleys | Replace belts. Belts are supplied |
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| in matched sets only. |
| Broken belt; belts not in groove | Replace belts. Check belts for |
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| uneven stretch.* |
| Belts will not stay in groove | Check belt tension. Check belt |
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| alignment. Ensure idler bearings |
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| and spindle bearings are in good |
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| condition and turn freely. Make |
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| sure spindles are tight and sitting |
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| straight and secure. |
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| Shock loading could cause a worn |
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| belt to jump off grooves. Eliminate |
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| shock loading my raising cutting |
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| height. |
| Belt tension too loose | Tighten idlers. Belts must be very |
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| tight. |
| Gearbox malfunction | Repair gearbox. |
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Streaks or gives ragged cut | Broken or worn blades | Replace or sharpen blades. |
| Ground speed too fast | Reduce ground speed. |
| Excessive cutting height | Lower cutting height. (Note: Set |
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| height so unit does not frequently |
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| hit ground.) |
| Excessive lush and tall vegetation | Recut at |
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Thrown objects | No shielding | Use chain shielding. |
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Excessive side skid wear | Running with skids continuously | Use check chains and tail wheels. |
| on ground | Set skids above ground. |
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*Check belt for damage by laying it flat on floor. If belt does not lie flat (has humps or twists) this indicates broken or stretched cords. Replace belt.
15914 (Rev. 5/11/2007) | Dealer Service 27 |
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