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Faults – Causes and Remedy
11 Faults – Causes and Remedy
11.1 Special Safety Instructions
• The following general rules apply to all maintenance, assembly, repair and adjustment
work: Bring the machine to a complete standstill. Switch off the motor. Remove ignition
key. Cut supply voltage to comfort controls.
• Secure the tractor and rotary swather against rolling.
• Avoid skin contact with oil and grease.
• In case of injuries caused by oils, seek immediate medical assistance.
• Follow all further safety instructions, to avoid accidents and injuries.
11.2 General Faults, Causes and Remedy
Fault Possible Cause Remedy
Working depth set too high Set working depth lower
Operating speed too high
Reduce the driving speed.
Recommended value 8-10 km/h.
With uneven terrain or high crop
quantity, drive slower if necessary.
Revs too low
Increase the revs. Recommended
value 450 rpm.
Wrong setting of lateral rotor inclination
Modify lateral inclinination setting
(chapter 5.5)
Tine arm(s) crooked Replace tine arms
Working depth set too low Set working depth higher
Tine arm(s) bent Replace tine arms
Operating width too wide
Change operating width (Swadro
800/900)
Revs too low Increase revs
In headland position, one of the
rotors drops while the other one
rises.
Rotor not folded all the way up to
headland position Operate hydraulics until the rotor
arms come to rest on the stops.
Rotor cannot adapt to uneven
ground
Lower link of tractor set too high or too
low
Align frame horizontally (height of
lower link arm approx. 63 cm)
Electrical adjustment of working
depth does not work
Fuse defective
Replace fuse in switchbox mounted
to the frame
Rotor does not work cleanly
High crop soiling
Swath width too wide