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Owner Service 19
MAN0813 (3/17/2010)
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Rotor will not turn. Tractor PTO not engaged. Check control lever.
Clutch friction discs worn (Slip-Clutch
drive only).
Check and replace.
Shear bolt sheared (Shear bolt drive only). Install new shear bolt.
Obstruction between rotor and frame. Check and clear obstruction.
Chain broken. Replace chain.
Gearbox damaged. Check that output shaft rotates.
Tiller won’t cut. Skid shoes set too shallow.
Blade orientation does not match tiller
rotation.
If shear bolt drive used, check shear bolt.
Raise skid shoes one hole.
Reverse all blades.
Replace if broken.
Tiller stalls when
tilling.
Skid shoes set too deep. Lower skid shoes one hole.
Tilled soil is too fine. Too much regrinding. Raise tailgate or increase travel speed.
Tilled soil is too
coarse.
Too little regrinding. Lower tailgate or decrease travel speed.
Grass and Weeds
wrapping rotor.
Grass too tall. Mow grass before tilling.
Oil leaks. Worn or damaged seal. Inspect and replace.
Loose or damaged hoses or connections. Check for leaks and repair or replace.
Worn or damaged housing. Inspect and replace if required.
Wrong type of grease installed in chain
case.
Use #00 semi-fluid grease.
Excessive Noise Rotor blade hardware is loose or missing. Tighten loose blade hardware. Replace
missing hardware.
(Rev 09/28/2010)