Filter
Top Products
41
Section 8: Troubleshooting
8/28/08
RC5010 & RC6010 (540 RPM) and RCM5010 & RCM6010 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 318-128M
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Section 8: Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Oil seal leaking
Drain to level fill hole
Replace seals
Clean off wrapped material and check seal areas daily
Power Take Off yoke
or shock cross failing
Avoid hitting solid objects
Lubricate every 8 hours
Slip Clutches slip even with a light load
Replace clutch plates
Remove foreign object
Bent Power Take Off shaft (Note: Power
Take Off shaft should be repaired or
replaced if bent)
Reduce lift height in transport position
Reposition drawbar
Shorten Power Take Off shaft
Power Take Off shaft
telescoping tube failing
Avoid hitting solid objects
Power Take Off shaft
telescoping tube wearing
Lubricate every 20 hours of operation
Blades wearing excessively
Raise cutting height
Blades coming loose
Tighten blade hardware, refer to Service Cutting Blades in the “Maintenance and
Lubrication” section starting on page 25.
Blades breaking
Avoid solid objects
Loose blade carrier
Replace gearbox bearings and / or shaft
Tighten shaft nut to specified torque
Blade carrier bent
Avoid hitting solid objects
Excessive side skid wear
Adjust cutter height
Raise cutting height
Excessive vibration
Replace Power Take Off or distribution shaft
Replace blade carrier
Replace blade
Inspect and unlock blades
Disassemble and inspect for incorrectly located needles or damaged bearing cap
Replace each pair of blades on affected carrier
Wing cylinder movement too slow
Remove elbow fitting and remove orifice