Landoll 876 Series, 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 47o).
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 2-6.
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 field rotation.
13. REEL NOT MOVING SOIL ADEQUATELY A. REEL MOUNTED BACKWARDS:
Mount again per assembly instructions.
B. RUNNING MACHINE TOO SLOW:
Machine needs to be pulled at least 5.5 mph.
C. MACHINE NOT LEVEL:
Adjust radius rod to level machine.
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