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4 TROUBLE SHOOTING
The Gearmore Tandem Disc is a simple and reliable implement that requires minimal maintenance.
In the following section, we have listed many of the problems, causes and solutions to the problems that you
may encounter.
If you encounter a problem that is dif
fi
cult to solve, even after having read through this trouble shooting sec-
tion, please call your local dealer or distributor. Before you call, please have this Operator's Manual and the
serial number from your Tandem Disc ready.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Shallow
penetration
Insuf
fi
cient
weight
Add
weight
Digging too deep
Soil is too loose
Reduce the gang
angle
cut
Not Digging deep enough
Hard ground
Increase the gang
angle
cut
Front wheels come off ground
Not enough weight on tractor
Add suf
fi
cient weight
when
starting
suddenly to
front
end
of
tractor
Ridging occurs
Sometimes caused by rear
Change tractor speed
outer
discs
Shorten
upper
link
Combination
of
both
solutions
