Landoll 875-18, Operator'S Manual

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PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE:SOLUTION
5. PLUGGING BETWEEN DISC AND SPRAY
SHIELD
A. Dirt Not Flowing Under Shield: Readjust spray
shield (usually up and/or to the rear).
Machine running too deep. Raise to proper
operating depth by adjusting stroke control depth
stop on master cylinder.
B. Conditions Too Wet: Wait until conditions are
proper for tillage.
6. 10" SWEEPS WILL NOT PENETRATE A. Machine Not Set Deep Enough: Check for
correct pitch on sweeps (The correct pitch is 47
o
).
7. SHANKS NOT STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN ON
FRAME OR HAVE EXCESSIVE WEAR
A. Excessive Wear At Pivot Bolt: Replace bolt-on
shank holder, if needed.
Replace bushing, if needed.
8. SHANK SPRINGS BREAKING A. Spring Pivot Bolt Too Tight: Spring pivot bolt
must be loose enough to allow spring plug to pivot
so spring is not forced to bend.
9. SCREW IN TOP OF SPRING BREAKING A. Lock Nut Should Be Tightened Against Shank
Bracket Instead Of Spring Plug: Verify that there
are three threads between lock nut and spring plug.
10. PLUGGING IN SHANK AREA A. Shank Placement Not According To
Specifications: Check shank placement against
Figures 2-1 through 2-7.
B. Ground Too Wet: Wait until ground conditions
are proper for tillage.
11. REEL VIBRATING A. Rear Of Machine Too Deep: Level machine by
turning radius rod.
B. Running Machine Too Slow: Machine needs to
be pulled at least 5.5 mph.
12. REEL COMING LOOSE IN FIELD A. Reel Bearing Lock Collars Mounted On Wrong
Side Of Reel: Mount lock collars on side of reel
toward center of machine.
Lock collars tightened in wrong direction. Lock in
direction of reel rotation.
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