Alamo SR14 Brush Cutter User Manual


 
OPERATION
OPERATION
Operation Section 4-41
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
SR14/SR20 10/03
14. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Gear Box Overheating
TROUBLE
Excessive Vibrations
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Check gear box bolts.
2. Check for loose nuts on
bladeholder and blades.
3. Check for bent output shaft.
If shaft is bent, oil will normally
leak from bottom seal.
4. Check to see if blades are
free swinging.
5. Check for even wear on each
blade tip. Were both blades
changed at the same time?
6. Blade broken.
7. Blade carrier bent.
8. Blade hub not properly
seated on shaft.
9. New blade or bolts matched
with worn blade or bolts.
10. Drivelines not phased
correctly. Implement & Tractor
yokes must be in line.
1. Low on lubricant.
2. Improper type lubricant.
3. Excessive trash build-up
around gear box.
4. Bearing or gears set up
improperly.
POSSIBLE REMEDY
Tighten if loose.
Tighten if loose.
Replace shaft if bent.
Free blades so they swing.
Weigh blades. Weight should
be within 1 oz. Always replace
both blades.
Replace blades, in sets.
Replace carrier.
Remove hub, check tapered
spline shaft, clean and replace.
Replace blades or bolts in sets.
Replace driveline.
Fill to level plug.
Replace with proper lubricant.
Remove trash.
Consult your Dealer.