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Section 9: Troubleshooting
4/28/08
RCP2560 & RCPM2560 Series Parallel Arm Rotary Cutter 316-057M
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Section 9: Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
Motor Oil Seal Leaking Return line from motor has been pinched or
is collapsed
Replace lower seal of motor. Check motor
return hose for kinks.
Spindle Hub Seal Leaking Return line from motor has been pinched or
is collapsed
Replace lower seal of motor and Spindle
Hub output shaft seal. Check motor return
hose for kinks.
PTO Shaft is bent. (NOTE: PTO
tractor hitch shaft should be
repaired or replaced if bent)
Contacting drawbar or Bottoming out Reposition drawbar/Replace PTO tubes
and cut to correct length.
Blades wearing excessively Cutting on sandy ground Raise cutting height.
Contacting ground frequently Raise cutting height.
Blades coming loose Insufficient shimming Add shimming. See text.
Blade bolts not tightened properly Torque blade bolt nuts to 450 ft lbs.
Blades breaking Hitting solid objects Thoroughly check the cutting area
BEFORE beginning to cut. Be alert during
cutting.
Loose Blade Carrier Worn Spindle Hub bearings. Replace Spindle Hub bearings and/or
shaft.
Shaft nut loose Tighten Spindle Hub shaft nut to
450 ft lbs. minimum.
Blade Carrier bent Hitting solid objects Avoid solid objects/Be alert.
Excessive skid shoe wear Cutting height not level or blade missing Adjust deck height or replace
Soil abrasive Raisecuttingheight.
Cutting too low Raise cutting height.
Excessive vibration Locked blades Inspect and unlock blades.
Blades have unequal weight Replace blades as a PAIR.
PTO shaft bent Straighten or replace PTO shaft.
Blade carrier bent Replace/straightenbladecarrier.
PTO cross not centered with yoke Disassemble and inspect for incorrectly
located needles or damaged bearing cap.
Deck Cylinder will
not extend and/or retract
Orifice elbow on rod end is plugged Clean orifice fitting.
Broken/disconnected wire on solenoid Check wiring on cartridge valve solenoids.
Deck Cylinder will not retract Cylinder rod is bent Replace cylinder.
Arm/Deck Cylinder(s) will not
extend and/or retract
Electric solenoid valve is sticking/dirty. Remove solenoid valve and clean or
replace.
Optional Electrical control
switch does not work
Circuit Breaker tripped Reset Breaker
Circular Plastic connector is not connected
to receptacle.
Connect remote cable to Solenoid Control
valve.
No power to switchbox connections. Check battery or power
Tractor spool valve not engaged (open). Lock tractor control valve open.
Flow Control Valve not adjusted properly
for open/closed center tractor
Adjust flow control valve
Hoses not connected to proper duplex
outlet on tractor
Connect hoses to proper tractor outlet.
Defective solenoid on cartridge valve assy. Replace solenoid.
Solenoid Valves sticking. Remove/clean/replace solenoid valve.
Tractor hydraulic fluid level is too low. Add fluid to tractor reservoir.