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OPERATION
FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section 4-40
© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
14. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
Excessive Vibrations Check Gearbox Bolts. Tighten if loose.
Check for missing Knives on Replace missing Knives.
Cuttershaft.
Check to see if Knives are free Free Knives so they swing.
swinging.
Blade broken or bent. Replace Blades.
Cuttershaft bent. Replace Cuttershaft.
Drivelines not phased correctly. Replace Driveline.
Implement & Tractor yokes must
be in line.
Gearbox overheating Low on Lubricant. Fill to Level Plug.
Improper type lubricant. Replace with proper lubricant.
Excessive trash build-up. Remove trash.
around gearbox.
Bearings or Gears set up. Consult your Dealer.
improperly.
Gearbox Noisy Rough Gears. Run in or change Gears.
Worn Bearing. Replace Bearing.
Noise Damaged Belt Shield Straighten or replace Shields.
(Rubbing on pulleys or belt)
Worn Bearing or Gear. Replace Bearing or Gear.
Gearbox leaking. Damaged Oil Seal. Replace Seal.
Bent Shaft. Replace Oil Seal and Shaft.
Shaft rough in Oil Seal area. Replace or repair Shaft.
Oil Seal installed wrong. Replace Shield.
Oil Seal not sealing in the housing. Replace Seal or use a sealant on
OD of Seal.
Oil level too high. Drain Oil to proper level.
Sand hole in Casting. Replace Castings or Gearbox.
Gasket damaged. Replace Gasket.