Alamo FALCON 15/10 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
OPERATION
FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4-42
© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
14. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
Excessive Vibrations Spindle & Mower bolts. Tighten if loose.
Check For loose nuts on Tighten If loose
blade holder and blades
Check for bent output shaft. Replace shaft if bent.
If shaft is bent oil will normally
leak from the bottom seal.
Check to see if blades are Free blades so they swing
free swinging.
Check for even wear on each Weigh blades. Weight should be
blade tip. Were both blades within 1 oz. Always replace both blades
changed at the same time?
Blade Broken. Replace blades, in sets.
Blade carrier bent. Replace carrier.
Blade hub not properly Remove hub, check tapered spline
seated on shaft shaft, clean and replace.
New Blade or bolts matched Replace blades or bolts in sets.
Spindle Overheating Low on lubricant. Fill to level plug.
Improper type lubricant. Replace with EP-Z lithium grease.
Excessive trash build-up Remove trash.
around spindle
Bearings set up improperly Consult your dealer.
Spindle Noisy Worn or damaged bearings. Replace bearings.