Land Pride RCM3615, Operator'S Manual

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Section 8: Troubleshooting
RC3615 and RCM3615 Series 2 S/N Rotary Cutters 330-502M 12/12/18
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Table of Contents
Section 8: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart
Problem Cause Solution
Oil seal leaking
Gearbox overfilled Drain oil level with fill hole or to full mark on dipstick.
Seals damaged Replace seals.
Grass or wire wrapped on shaft
in seal area
Clean off wrapped material and check seal areas daily.
Driveline yoke or cross failing
Clutch is froze
Slip clutches per instructions under “Drivelines With
Slip Clutches” on page 44.
Shock load Avoid hitting solid objects.
Needs lubrication Lubricate every 8 hours.
Slip Clutches slip even with a
light load
Scalping the ground Raise cutting height.
Clutch is not properly adjusted
Adjust clutch per instructions under “Drivelines With
Slip Clutches” on page 44.
Clutch plates are worn out Replace clutch plates.
Foreign object caught between
clutch plates
Remove foreign object.
Bent driveline shaft
(Note: Shaft should be repaired or
replaced if bent)
Contacting frame Reduce lift height in transport position.
Contacting drawbar Reposition drawbar.
Bottoming out Shorten driveline shaft.
Binding up Not lubricating enough.
Driveline shaft
telescoping tube failing
Shock load Avoid hitting solid objects.
Driveline shaft telescoping tube
wearing
Needs lubrication Lubricate every 8 hours of operation.
Blades lock-up
Blades locked together
(overlapped) when wings were
raised to transport position
Use pry bar or other tool to separate cutting blades
before lowering wings.
Tractor has instant on power
take-off
Engage power take-off at low rpm and then slowly
increase engine speed to full power take-off speed.
See “Engage Blades” on page 35.
Tractor has Instant off power
take-off
Decrease engine speed slowly to an idle and then
disengage power take-off.
See “Disengage Blades” on page 36.
Blades wearing excessively
Cutting on sandy ground Raise cutting height.
Contacting ground frequently Raise cutting height.
Blades coming loose
Blades not
tightened properly Tighten blade hardware, refer to “Cutter Blades” on
page 42.
Over speeding power take-off Operate cutter at proper power take-off speed.
Blades breaking Hitting solid objects Avoid hitting solid objects.
Loose blade carrier
Blade carrier hardware not
tight
Tighten shaft nut to specified torque.
Running loose in the past Replace gearbox bearings and / or shaft.
Blade carrier bent Hitting solid objects Avoid hitting solid objects.
Excessive side skid wear
Soil abrasive Adjust cutter height.
Cutting too low Raise cutting height.
Excessive vibration
Hitting solid objects Inspect area before cutting. Do not hit solid objects.
Driveline bent Replace driveline or distribution shaft.
Blade carrier bent Replace blade carrier.
Blade broken Replace blade.
Blade will not swing Inspect and unlock blades.
High torque start-up or hitting
solid objects. Disassemble and inspect driveline for incorrectly
located needles or damaged bearing cap.
Blades have unequal weight Replace each pair of blades on affected carrier.
Wing cylinder movement too slow Orifice is plugged Remove elbow fitting and unplug orifice.