TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
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Rotor will not turn. | Tractor PTO not engaged. | Check control lever. |
| Clutch friction discs worn | Check and replace. |
| drive only). |
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| Shear bolt sheared (Shear bolt drive only). Install new shear bolt. | |
| Obstruction between rotor and frame. | Check and clear obstruction. |
| Chain broken. | Replace chain. |
| Gearbox damaged. | Check that output shaft rotates. |
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Tiller won’t cut. | Skid shoes set too shallow. | Raise skid shoes one hole. |
| Blade orientation does not match tiller | Reverse all blades. |
| rotation. |
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| If shear bolt drive used, check shear bolt. | Replace if broken. |
Tiller stalls when | Skid shoes set too deep. | Lower skid shoes one hole. |
tilling. |
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Tilled soil is too fine. | Too much regrinding. | Raise tailgate or increase travel speed. |
Tilled soil is too | Too little regrinding. | Lower tailgate or decrease travel speed. |
coarse. |
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Grass and Weeds | Grass too tall. | Mow grass before tilling. |
wrapping rotor. |
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Oil leaks. | Worn or damaged seal. | Inspect and replace. |
| Loose or damaged hoses or connections. | Check for leaks and repair or replace. |
| Worn or damaged housing. | Inspect and replace if required. |
| Wrong type of grease installed in chain | Use #00 |
| case. |
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Excessive Noise | Rotor blade hardware is loose or missing. | Tighten loose blade hardware. Replace |
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| missing hardware. |
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(Rev 09/28/2010) MAN0813 (3/17/2010)
Owner Service 19
