Land Pride SC2672 Brush Cutter User Manual


 
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Section 8: Troubleshooting
SC2660 & SC2672 Skid Steer Rotary Cutter 326-025M
1/07/09
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting Chart
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.
Case drain line is not properly connected. Connect case drain line to the hydraulic
motor and skid steer reservoir.
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.
Blades wearing excessively Cutting on sandy ground. Raise cutting height.
Contacting ground frequently. Raise cutting height.
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.
Blades coming loose Insufficient shimming. Add shimming. See text.
Blade bolts not tightened properly. Torque blade bolt nuts to 450 ft lbs.
Blade carrier becomes loose Running loose in the past. Replace gearbox output shaft and blade
carrier.
Blade carrier hardware not tight enough. Tighten to specified torque.
Blade bolt holes worn Blade hardware running loose. Replace blades and blade bolts if worn.
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.
Blade Carrier bent Hitting solid objects. Avoid solid objects/Be alert.
Gauge wheel support failing Lowering too fast. Adjust rate of drop.
Hitting objects when turning. Reduce speed on turns.
Excessive skid shoe wear Cutting height not level or blade missing. Adjust deck height or replace.
Soil abrasive. Raise cutting height.
Cutting too low. Raise cutting height.
Excessive vibration Locked blades. Inspect and unlock blades.
Blades have unequal weight. Replace blades as a PAIR.
Blade carrier bent. Replace / straighten blade carrier.
Section 8: Troubleshooting