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Section 8: Troubleshooting
2/02/08
RC5014 (540 RPM) and RCM5014 (1000 RPM) Rotary Cutters 330-117M
Land Pride
Section 8: Troubleshooting
Problem
Solution
Oil seal leaking
Drain to level full hole.
Replace seals.
Clean off wrapped material and check seal areas daily.
Driveline yoke
or shock cross failing
Avoid hitting solid objects.
Lubricate every 8 hours.
Adjust clutch per section 4.
Slip-Clutches slip even with a light load
Replace clutch plates.
Remove foreign object.
Bent Driveline shaft (Note: Shaft should
be repaired or replaced if bent)
Reduce lift height in transport position.
Reposition drawbar.
Shorten Power Take Off shaft.
Driveline shaft
telescoping tube failing
Avoid hitting solid objects.
Driveline shaft
telescoping tube wearing
Lubricate every 20 hours of operation.
Blades wearing excessively
Raise cutting height.
Blades coming loose
Tighten blade hardware, refer to Service Cutting Blades in the “Maintenance and
Lubrication” section starting on page 24.
Blades breaking
Avoid solid objects.
Loose blade carrier
Tighten shaft nut to specified torque.
Replace gearbox bearings and / or shaft.
Blade carrier bent
Avoid hitting solid objects.
Excessive side skid wear
Adjust cutter height.
Raise cutting height.
Excessive vibration
Inspect and unlock blades.
Replace blade.
Replace blade carrier.
Replace Power Take Off or distribution shaft.
Disassemble and inspect for incorrectly located needles or damaged bearing cap.
Wing cylinder movement too slow
Remove elbow fitting and unplug orifice.