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12.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
Machine vibrates
Crankshaft turns irregularly
Heavy conditions
Machine not at 90 degrees.
Angles of the PTO joints are
different.
Joints of PTO are not in line.
Adjust the operating depth.
Transmission in position 1.
Use thinner/shorter pins.
If conditions are dry, water soil.
Solid/hollow pins
should be bent/broken.
Wrong pin
Heavy conditions
Rapid wear
Change the pin, use shorter pin.
Use solid pins before hollow pins
to break up the ground.
Adjust the operating depth.
Transmission in position 1.
Use thinner/shorter pins.
If conditions are dry, water soil.
First use solid pins to break open
the ground.
Adjust the pin angle.
Front roller is not in
stable contact with the
ground.
Wrong pins, too much
resistance
Heavy conditions
Change pin size.
Adjust the operating depth
accordingly.
Use different pin size.
Adjust the operating depth.
Transmission in position 1.
Water the soil.
PTO breaks.
Tubes split
PTO angles are too large.
PTO angles are not the same.
Damage to the
drawbars.
Bend / break
Machine not at 90 degrees.
Centre bar bent.
Bearing tubes worn.
Pins touch the ground when
driving in reverse.
Lift height not correct.
Damage to the turf.
Oval holes
Damage to the turf
Ground too wet.
Change pin angle adjustment.
Reduce forward speed.
Adjust the operating depth.
Use thinner pins.
Pin not secure in pin
holder.
Heavy conditions
Use different pins.
Grind a flat area on the pins.
Adjust the pin angle.
