Norwood Kwik-Till HSD2500, Operator'S Manual

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6 - TROUBLESHOOTING
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6.0 - TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting Field Problems
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Machine does not
track straight.
Machine not level from front to back.
Adjust hitch link height to the tractor drawbar
Add a depth stop to rear attachment cylinders
Reduce machine tracking spacing for more
overlap
Adjust AutoTrac to the left
Adjust AutoTrac to the right
Add a depth stop to wheel strut cylinders
Full machine plugs.
Ground speed too low. Increase speed as specified in operations.
Working depth too deep. Set for (2-3 in) in spring and (3.5-4.5) in for fall
Wings Plug.
Wings not level.
Verify that main and wing cylinders are in float.
Verify that cylinder stops are consistent with the
main frame
Reduce digging depth.
Reduce speed to 10.5 mph (17 km/h).
Furrow on the left
side.
Soil not filling cut.
Increase machine speed to 10.5 mph (17 km/h).
Adjust deflector towards the rear rank.
Make certain that deflector is not running in the
soil.
Surface finish
unsatisfactory.
Speed too low. Increase machine speed to 10.5 mph (17 km/h).
Subsurface ridges.
Machine unlevel.
Verify that depth stops and hitch link are adjusted
properly.
Deflector plugging.
Too much residue.
During Fall tillage or high residue flip deflector
up.
Residue flow
unsatisfactory.
Adjust front rank.
In high residue, it may be necessary to raise
front rank.