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4-8 TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Uneven Cut Cutter not level side to side. See SECTION II
Worn or bent blades. Replace blades per paragraph 4-4.
Stripping or Windrowing Possible build-up of material under Clean cutter.
cutter.
Cutter not level. Refer to Section II.
Worn blades. Replace per paragraph 4-4.
Noisy Cutter Loose components. Check al bolts for tightness per
paragraph 20.
Low oil in gearboxes. Check for proper oil level. Refer to
paragraph 4-2.
Rapid Blade Wear Blade contacting the ground. Adjust cutter to operate at a height
(Cutting Edge) that will eliminate ground contact.
Rapid Blade Wear Cutter not being operated at Reduce ground speed.
(Bolt Hole) rated RPM speed. Set tractor throttle for proper PTO
speed.
Too much ground speed. Use lower gear.
Poor Shredding Job Incorrect deck tilt. Adjust per paragraph 3-2.
Excessive ground speed. Reduce ground speed.
Worn blades. Replace blades per paragraph 4-4.
Cutter Vibration Cutter not being operated at rated Set tractor throttle for proper PTO
RPM speed. speed.
Possible build up of material on Clean blade pan.
blade pan.
Broken blade. Replace blades per paragraph 4-4.
Blades unequal weight. Replace blades per paragraph 4-4.
Figure 4-5 Tightening Bearings
Old nut being split for removal
Roll pin being driven in
after tightening bearing