
OPERATION
RX96 03/09
Operation Section 4-45
© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.
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15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Possible Cause
Remedy
MOWER VIBRATES
Blade locked back.
Loosen locked Blade.
Drivelines not phased.
Replace Driveline.
Blade broken.
Replace Blades in sets.
Blade Carrier bent.
Repair or replace Carrier.
Blade Hub not properly
Remove Hub, check for wear
seated on Shaft.
and replace or seat properly.
New Blade matched with
Replace Blades in sets.
worn Blade.
Not Cutting Clean
Blades dull.
Sharpen or replace Blades.
Blade rotation incorrect.
Use correct Blade for Carrier.
Using Straight Blades.
Use Fan Blades in grass.
Carrier RPM too low.
Increase PTO speed.
Mower not level.
Adjust machine level (in very
heavy weeds, 1/2" to 1" low in front).
Tractor tires mashing down grass.
Increase tire spread to 90”
Ground speed too fast.
Reduce ground speed.
Blades locked back.
Free blades.
Blades riding up due to blade bolt
Replace blade bolts.
wear.
Blades bent up.
Replace Blades.
Blades Wear Fast
Cutting in sandy or rocky conditions
Increase cutting height.
Blades too soft.
Replace Blades; with hardened,
high-quality, Alamo Industrial Blade
from the manufacturer.
Blade Bolts Working Loose
Bolts not tightened.
Tighten Bolts to 300 ft./lbs.
Bolt hole elongated or oversized.
Replace Blade Carrier.
Locknut worn out.
Replace Locknut.
Gearbox Noisy
Improper Backlash.
See your local Alamo Industrial Dealer.
Rough gears.
Run in or change Gears.
Worn Bearing.
Replace Bearing.
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