Fuerst FB42, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
OPERATION
Operation Section 4-35
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
FB42 08/01
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
Gearbox Noisy 1. Rough Gears. Run in or change gears.
2. Worn Bearings. Replace bearing.
Gearbox Leaking 1. Damaged oil seal. Replace seal.
2. Bent Shaft. Replace oil seal
and shaft.
3. Shaft rough in oil Replace or repair
seal area. shaft.
4. Oil seal installed wrong. Replace seal.
5. Oil seal not sealing in Replace seal or use a
the housing. sealant on OD of seal.
6. Oil level too high. Drain oil to proper level.
7. Sand hole in casting. Replace castings or
gearbox.
8. Gasket damaged. Replace gasket.
9. Bolts loose. Tighten bolts.
Shear Pin Shears 1. Tractor PTO not being Run at 540 RPM.
Excessively run at 540 RPM.
2. Heavy material. Reduce ground speed.
Raise cutting height.
3. Not using proper pin. Replace only with
recommended shear pin.
Blade Wears Too Fast 1. Cutting in sandy conditions. Increase cutting
height.
2. Cutting in rocky conditions. Increase cutting height.