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Troubleshooting 35
MAN0506 (Rev. 9/5/2008)
TROUBLESHOOTING
The Woods Flail Shredder uses swinging flails to pick up and shred crop residue left in the field. It is a simple and reli-
able system that requires minimal maintenance.
The following table lists problems, causes, and solutions that you may encounter. If you encounter a problem that is dif-
ficult to solve even after reading through this table, please call your local Woods dealer. When calling, please have this
manual and your unit’s serial number ready.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Shredder doesn’t track Poor wheel spacing Set wheels in center of crop rows.
3-Point not set Set 3-point hitch in non-sway
position.
Shredder not level Level shredder (see Set Operating
Height, page 20).
Irrigation furrows not even Set wheels against seed bed (see
Setting Outer Trailing Wheels
(Casters & Struts), page 21).
Shredder doesn’t follow
ground contour
3-Point not set Set 3 point in float position.
See tractor manual to set Load
Sensing hydraulic system.
Shredder too high Set shredder closer to ground.
Irrigation furrows not even Set wheels against seed bed.
Shredder vibrates Driveline doesn’t telescope. Remove, disassemble, and clean
telescoping joint.
Rotor out of balance Replace damaged or broken flails
and flails 180 degrees opposite.
Check for missing balance weights or
rebalance.
Debris is being thrown out
from under shredder
Shredder set too low Raise shredder.
Knives excessively worn Replace knives.
Rubber shields missing Replace flaps immediately.
Crop residue is being left Traveling too fast Slow travel speed.
Shredder too high Lower shredder.
Improper flails Change flails.
Crop residue strip left in shredder
center
Add center cutter or divider.