REAR SWING FLAIL
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
TROUBLESHOOTING
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PROBLEMS
POTENTIAL CAUSE
SOLUTION
Excessive Vibration
Loose hardware
Check and torque all hardware.
Cutting assembly
unbalanced and/or
is damaged
Check for damaged knives, cutting
shaft, etc.
Check for wire & other debris
entangled in the the cutting assembly.
Loose belt(s)
Belt is stretched or badly worn;
replace as needed.
Flail mowers are equipped with
automatic self-tensioners; call
Diamond Mowers for assistance.
Misaligned pulleys
Correct pulley alignment.
PROBLEMS
POTENTIAL CAUSE
SOLUTION
Mower Will Not Lift
Tractor’s 3-Point
hitch
Reference the tractor’s operator
manual for more information.
Hydraulic hoses &
fittings are damaged
and/or
is leaking.
Tighten or replace hoses
and/or fittings.
Hydraulic hoses are
not attached to the
tractor’s auxiliary
remotes
Connect the hoses to the tractor’s
auxiliary remotes.
Faulty cylinder
Inspect, repair or replace cylinder.
PROBLEMS
POTENTIAL CAUSE
SOLUTION
Motor Runs, but
Will Not Cut
Loose belt(s)
Belt is stretched or badly worn;
replace as needed.
Flail mowers are equipped with
automatic self-tensioners; call
Diamond Mowers for assistance.
Excessive wear on
internal parts
Diassemble and repair motor.
Contact Diamond Mowers for
a replacement.
Broken belt
Belt is broken; replace.
Flail mowers are equipped with
automatic self-tensioners; call
Diamond Mowers for assistance.
Misaligned pulleys
Correct pulley alignment.
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