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Fault
Cause
Remedy
Leaves a streak of uncut
or partially cut grass
Blades dull or bent
Replace blades
Carrier RPM too low
Use correct PTO speed
Field conditions are so wet that the tractor
tire is pushing grass into mud
Too wet to mow. Stop operation and wait until
it is drier
Ground speed too fast
Reduce ground speed by shifting to a lower
gear
Grass is down from previous weather con-
ditions
Mow in only one direction
Possible build-up materials under mower
Clean mower
Blades mounted incorrectly (cutting edge
against direction rotation)
Change blades so that cutting edge is facing
correct rotation.
Fault
Cause
Remedy
Material discharges from
mower unevenly; bunch-
es of material along with
swath
Material too high and too much material
Reduce ground speed but maintain 540rpm at
tractor PTO or make two passes over material.
Raise mower for the first pass and lower to
desired height for the second and cut a 90
degree angle to first pass
Grass wet
Allow grass to dry before mowing. Slow ground
speed of tractor but keep engine running at full
PTO rpm. Cutting lower will help
Gearbox overheating
Low on lubricant
Fill to proper level
Improper type lubricant
Replace with proper lubricant
Excessive grass / debris build-up around
gearbox
Remove grass, etc from machine
Blade is scalping ground
Mower too low
Raise mower-reset wheels
Field is ridged
Cut field at a different angle
Field is too wet
Stop and wait until it is dried
Mower will not cut.
Shear bolt sheared
Install new shear bolt
Blades wear too fast
Cutting in sandy conditions
Increase cutting height
Cutting in rocky conditions
Increase cutting height
Blades hitting the ground
Increase cutting height
Mower seems to require
excessive power
Advancing into grass too rapidly
Reduce forward travel speed
Hitting ground
Raise mower and reset wheels
Worn or dull blades
Sharpen or replace blades
Tractor not large enough
Use larger horsepower tractor
Storage and Disposal
At the end of the season or if you are not planning on using the machine for a while, please follow these instructions:
• Wash and dry the machine.
• Do a complete checkover of the machine and, if necessary,change damaged or worn parts. If the paintwork/
galvanising is damaged treat these areas accordingly and repaint.
• Lubricate the not painted parts and all the lubricating points.
• Storing the machine inside will prolong its life and give you better serivce in the next season.
If you are not planning on using the machine ever again and wish dispose of it, please remove any poluting/harmful
substances from the machine (eg. oil, grease etc.) and recycle these in accordance with local laws and regulations.
The machine is mainly made of steel which is widely recyclable.
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