Section 8: Troubleshooting
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Section 8: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart
Problem
Cause
Solution
Bent Hitch Frame and/or
Mainframe While Backfilling
Hitting one or more solid objects.
Check for solid objects before backfilling.
Drive slow when in unknown conditions &
stop immediately at first sign of trouble.
Blade is digging too deep into the ground.
Lengthen top center 3-Point link until blade
quits digging in the ground.
Mainframe is offset.
Align Mainframe so that it is straight.
Load on moldboard is not centered.
Keep load in the center of the moldboard.
Bent Hitch Frame, Mainframe
and/or Moldboard While Making
a Turn
Swinging the Rear Blade into a solid object
while making a turn.
Stay clear of solid objects while turning.
Remember the back will make a wide
swinging pattern when turning.
Bent Moldboard
The Moldboard could have a slight curve
that developed during factory weld-up.
No solution required. Slight curve is
acceptable and does not affect operation.
Hitting one or more solid objects that are
hidden or not hidden in the ground.
Check for solid objects before operating.
Drive slow when in unknown conditions &
stop immediately at first sign of trouble.
Hitting a solid object with the end of the
moldboard.
Keep moldboard ends a safe distance away
from solid objects. Manually remove the last
several inches of product away.
Operating one of the three hydraulic
cylinders (Offset, angle or tilt) with
moldboard loaded or resting on the ground.
Make sure moldboard is empty of product
and raised off the ground before activating
any of the three hydraulic cylinders.
Blade Does Not Penetrate Soil
Ground is too hard.
Loosen soil with a Land Pride Scarifier.
Apply water to the surface or wait for a rain.
Blade cutting edge is too dull.
Replace blade to get a new cutting edge.
Blade pitch is set too light.
Lengthen top center 3-Point link.
Blade Penetrates Soil Too Deep
When Traveling Forward.
Ground is too soft
Install Single or Dual Gauge Wheel.
Install Skid Shoes.
Blade pitch is set too excessive.
Shorten top center 3-Point link when
traveling forward.
Grading Is Not Level
Tractor and blade follow ground contour.
Install Single or Dual Gauge Wheel.
Tractor’s draft-link height control is lifting the
blade.
Set draft-link height control to the proper
cutting depth.
Hydraulic Oil Is Leaking
Hydraulic Connection is not tight.
Tighten connection.
Connection is cracked from over tightening. Replaced cracked connection.
Connection threads have been mismatched. Use connectors with matched threads.
Sealant not applied to connection when
required.
Break connection apart, apply sealant and
reattach connection.
Hose is damaged from being worn or
pinched.
Replace damaged hose. Make sure hose
does not become pinched during operation.
Hose couplings are worn or damaged.
Replace hose couplings.
Hydraulic Cylinder Does Not
Operate
Quick coupler(s) not properly connected.
Reconnect quick connect coupler(s).
Low on hydraulic oil.
Add oil the tractor’s hydraulics.
Hydraulic hose is pinched.
Remove hose from pinched area.
Hydraulic plumbing not correct.
Retrace hydraulic plumbing and make
necessary corrections.
Moldboard Falls From the
Mainframe
Kingpin and/or Moldboard pivot pin retaining
bolts are missing.
Check Kingpin & Moldboard pivot pin bolts
daily. Make sure they are properly torqued.
Apply loctite if they keep coming loose.
Replace missing bolts.
