PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE REMEDY
Belt Breakage
1. Avoid hitting ground and large
obstructions with the mower.
2. Check sheave for proper alignment
and foreign material.
Ensure proper belt tension.
Avoid hitting the ground and large
obstructions with the mower.
1. High shock loads
Blade is scraping ground
1. Raise mower - reset wheels.
2. Cut field at a different angle.
3. Stop and wait until is dried.
1. Mower too low
2. Field is ridged
3. Field is too wet
Gearbox overheating
1. Fill to proper level.
2. Replace with proper lubricant.
3. Remove trash.
1. Low on lubricant
2. Improper type lubricant
3. Excessive trash build-up around
gearbox.
Gearbox leaking
Note
: Since the oil heats, the gearbox may reach a rather high temperature during work and its out surface may become
“hot” to touch. This is normal and will cause no damage. It is, however important to always check that the oil is at the correct
level and of the indicated type.
1. Replace seal.
2. Replace oil seal and shaft.
3. Replace or repair shaft.
4. Replace seal.
5. Replace seal or use a sealant on
outside diameter of seal.
6. Drain oil to proper level.
7.Replace gearbox
8. Replace gasket
9. Tighten bolts.
1. Damaged oil seal
2. Bent shaft
3. Shaft rough in oil seal area
4. Oil seal installed wrong
5. Oil seal not sealing in the housing
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