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OPERATION
SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-41
© 2008 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Not Cutting Clean Blades dull. Sharpen or replace Blades.
blade rotation incorrect. Use correct Blade for Carrier.
Use Fan Blades in grass.
Carrier RPM too low. Increase PTO speed.
Mower not leveled. Adjust machine level (in very heavy
weeds, 1/2” to 1” low in front).
Tires mashing down grass. Use offset Adapter to move Mower to
the left.
Ground speed too fast. Reduce ground speed.
Blades locked back. Free blades.
Blades riding up due to Blade. Replace Blade Bolts.
Bolt wear.
Blades bent up. Replace Blades.
Blades Wear Fast Cutting in sandy or rocky conditions Increase cutting height.
Blades too soft. Replace Blades with hardened,
high- quality, Rhino Blades from the
manufacturer.
Blade Bolts Working Loose Bolts not tightened. Tighten Bolts to 300 ft./lbs.
Bolt hole elongated or oversized. Replace Blade Carrier.
Locknut worn out. Replace Locknut.
Gearbox Noisy Rough gears. Run in or change Gears.
Worn Bearing. Replace Bearing.
Gearbox Leaking Damaged Oil Seal. Replace Seal.
Bent Shaft. Replace Oil Seal and Shaft.
Oil Seal shaft rough. Replace Shaft or repair.
Oil Seal not sealing in the housing. Replace Seal or use a sealant on O.D.
of Seal.
Oil level too high. Drain oil to proper level.
Sand hole in casting. Replace castings or gearbox.
Gasket damaged. Replace Gasket.
Bolts loose. Tighten Bolts.
Streaking Conditions Conditions too wet for cutting. Allow grass to dry before cutting. Slow
Blades unable to cut that part of ground speed of tractor but keep
grass pressed down by path of engine running at full PTO rpm.
tractor tires. Cutting lower may help.