OPERATION
SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4-32
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OPERATION
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
Gear Box Leaking 1. Damaged oil seal. Replace seal.
2. Bent shaft. Replace oil seal and shaft.
3. Shaft rough in oil seal area. Replace or repair shaft.
4. Oil seal installed wrong. Replace seal.
5. Oil seal not sealing in the Replace seal or use a sealant on
housing. OD of seal.
6. Oil level too high. Drain oil to proper level.
7. Sand hole in casting. Replace castings or gear box.
8. Gasket damaged. Replace gasket.
9. Bolts loose. Tighten bolts.
Streaking Conditions 1. Conditions too wet for Allow grass to dry before cutting
cutting. Slow groundspeed of tractor but keep
engine running at full PTO rpm.
Cutting lower may help.
2. Dull blades. Sharpen or replace blades.
3. Height of cutter lower at See Cutting Height rear or front.
Instructions.
Blades Bolts 1. Bolts not tightened. Tighten bolts to 250 ft.lbs.
2. Bolt hole elongated or Replace Bushing or
oversized. Blade Carrier.
3. Locknut worn out. Replace Locknut.
Blades Wears Too Fast 1. Cutting in sandy conditions. Increase cutting height.
2. Cutting in rocky conditions. Increase cutting height.
