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SL72 03/08 Operation Section 4-29
© 2008 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
Gear Box Leaking 1. Damaged oil seal. Replace seal.
2. Bent shaft. Replace oil seal and shaft.
3. Shaft rough in oil seal area. Replace or repair shaft.
4. Oil seal installed wrong. Replace seal.
5. Oil seal not sealing in the Replace seal or use a sealant on
housing. OD of seal.
6. Oil level too high. Drain oil to proper level.
7. Sand hole in casting. Replace castings or gear box.
8. Gasket damaged. Replace gasket.
9. Bolts loose. Tighten bolts.
Streaking Conditions 1. Conditions too wet for Allow grass to dry
cutting. before cutting. Slow
groundspeed of
tractor but keep
engine running at full
PTO rpm. Cutting
lower may help.
2. Dull blades. Sharpen or replace
blades.
3. Height of cutter lower at See Cutting Height
rear or front. Instructions.
Blades Bolts 1. Bolts not tightened. Tighten bolts to
250 ft.lbs.
2. Bolt hole elongated or Replace Bushing or
oversized. Blade Carrier.
3. Locknut worn out. Replace Locknut.
Blades Wears Too Fast 1. Cutting in sandy conditions. Increase cutting height.
2. Cutting in rocky conditions. Increase cutting height.