OPERATION
LJ60/72 02-02 Operation Section 4-35
OPERATION
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TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
BROKEN CROSS OR Load too high for joint. Use protective device with joint.
CUPS Check joint angles and phasing.
Slow down or raise Cutter.
END GALLING OF Speed too high. Operate at proper speed (540 or 1000 rpm).
CROSS AND CUPS Ears have deformed. Install thrust washer.
NEEDLE ROLLERS Load too high for joint. Check for small joint angles.
HAVE BRINELLED Use protective device.
INTO CUP AND CROSS Check joint angles and phasing.
SHAFT OR TUBE Over-loaded. Replace part and then slow down or
TWISTED or raise Cutter.
Use protective device.
TUBE BROKEN IN Over-loaded. Replace part.
WELDED SEAM
YOKE BROKEN AT Over-loaded. Replace part.
EAR TIP
GEARBOX NOISY Improper backlash. Refer to Maintenance Section
Rough gears. Wear in or change Gears.
Worn Bearing. Replace Bearing.
SLIP CLUTCH Excessive load. Reduce speed and/or raise
SLIPPING Mower.
EXCESSIVELY Springs weak. Replace Springs.
Improper adjustment. Re-adjust Slip Clutch.
Too much power for Reduce ground speed and
Slip Clutch. material intake.
Friction Facings worn. Replace Facings.
Oil on Facings. Replace Facings
Friction Facings glazed. Clean with emery cloth.
OIL BLOWING Flat bottomed Vent Plug Replace with proper Vent Plug,
OUT VENT PLUG or shallow cavity Plug. Cavity in Oil Plug should be
approximately 5/8".
Oil level too high. Lower oil level to Plug.