OPERATION
SE42 03/08 Operation Section 4-42
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OPERATION
Shear Pin Shears Tractor PTO not being run at 540 Run at 540 RPM.
Excessively RPM.
Heavy Material Reduce ground speed
Not using proper pin. Replace only with recommended
shear pin.
Excessive Vibration Check Gearbox bolts. Tighten if loose.
Check for loose nuts on Tighten if loose.
bladeholder and blades.
Check for bent output shaft. If shaft Replace shaft if bent.
is bent, oil will normally leak from
bottom seal.
Check to see if blades are free Free blades so they swing.
swinging.
Check for even wear on each blade Weigh Blades. Weight should be
tip. Were both blades changed at within 1 oz. Always replace both
the same time? blades.
Blade broken. Replace blades, in set.
Blade carrier bent. Replace carrier.
Blade hub not properly seated Remove hub, check tapered spline
on shaft. shaft, clean and replace.
New blade or bolts matched with Replace blades or bolts in sets.
worn blades or bolts.
Drivelines not phased correctly.
Implement & tractor yokes must
be in line.
Gearbox Overheating Low on lubricant. Fill to level plug.
Improper type lubricant. Replace with proper lubricant.
Excessive trash build-up Remove trash.
around gearbox.
Bearing or gears set up Consult your dealer.
improperly.