Section 5: Troubleshooting
RTR12 & RTA12 Series (Serial No. ) Rotary Tillers 311-883M
11/19/19
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Section 5:
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart
Problem
Cause
Solution
Implement makes
intermittent clicking noise
Tines are loose.
Gearbox has tooth damaged.
Roller chain is damaged.
Tighten tines.
Replace damaged gearbox.
Replace damaged chain link.
Driveline vibrates
Universal joint is worn.
Excessive trash is wrapped on rotor.
Implement is lifted too high.
Replace universal joint.
Remove trash.
Lower implement & readjust tractor lift stop.
Gearbox noise is noticeable
and constant
May be normal on new implement.
Low oil level.
Worn gears.
Allow time for break-in.
Add oil to the gearbox.
Replace gears in the gearbox.
Oil leaking from gearbox
Seals and/or gaskets are damaged.
Gearbox is overfilled.
Replace seals or gaskets in the gearbox.
Drain oil to proper level.
Rotor will not turn
power take-off is not engaged.
Drive chain is broken.
Friction clutch is slipping.
Engage power take-off.
Repair drive chain.
Reduce load to tiller or replace/service
clutch.
Tillage depth insufficient
Tiller is carried by tractor.
Tractor has insufficient power.
Skid Shoes need adjusting.
Tines are worn or bent.
Tines are incorrectly installed.
Obstacles are entangled in tines and/or rotor.
Lower hitch clevises are in the wrong position.
Lower tractor 3-point arms.
Increase tractor rpm to 540 power take-off
speed.
Adjust skid shoes.
Replace tines.
Check tine placement.
Clear rotor and/or tines of obstacles.
Relocate lower hitch clevises.
Soil texture too coarse
Tailgate is set too high.
power take-off speed is too slow.
Ground speed is too fast.
Lower tailgate.
Increase power take-off speed to 540 rpm.
Decrease ground speed.
Soil texture too fine
Tailgate is set too low.
Ground speed is too slow.
Raise tailgate.
Increase Ground Speed.
Implement skips or leaves
crop residue
Tines are badly worn.
Friction clutch is slipping.
Ground speed is too fast for conditions.
Replace worn tines.
Reduce load.
Reduce ground speed.
Tines operating behind
tractor tires show increased
wear
Tractor tires can compact soil causing tines
that operate in the compacted soil to have
increased wear.
Considered as normal wear.
Replace worn tines.
Tines balling up with soil
Tines are worn or bent.
Tines are incorrectly installed.
Rear tailgate is set too low.
Tractor speed is too fast.
Soil is too wet.
Replace tines.
Install tines correctly.
Raise rear tailgate.
Decrease tractor speed.
Wait until soil dries.
Tiller bumping on ground
Obstacles are entangled in tines and/or rotor.
Tines are not installed correctly.
Clear rotor and/or tines.
Install tines correctly.
