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12.0 PROBLEM ANALYSIS
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Machine vibrates
Crankshaft rotates irregular
Tough circumstances
Machine not at 90 degrees
PTO joint angles different
PTO joints not in line
Adjust working depth
Use thinner/ shorter tines
If dry, irrigate first
Solid/ hollow tines
Are bending/ breaking
Wrong tine
Tough circumstances
Quick wearing
Change tine, use shorter one
Use solids first before hollow to
break the soil
Adjust working depth
Use thinner/ shorter tines
If dry, irrigate first
Use solids first to break the soil,
Adjust tine angle setting
Front roller is not stable
On the ground
Wrong tines, too much resistance
Tough circumstances
Change tine size
Adjust working depth
Use other size tines
Adjust working depth
Irrigate first
Do job not in one pass
PTO breakage
Slip clutches slips often
Tubes are cracking
Check setting
Replace lining plates
Clean clutch internally
PTO angles too wide
Use the wheel kit
PTO angles not the same
Damage to draw rods
Bending/ breaking
Machine not at 90 degrees
Central bar bent
Bearing bushes worn
Tines hit the ground with reversing
Lift height not correct
Damage to the turf
Oval holes
Turf damage
Soil too wet
Change tine angle setting
Reduce forward speed
Adjust working depth
Use thinner tines
Tine not tight in tine
holder
Tough circumstances
Use other tines
Grind flat area to tines
Adjust the tine angle setting
Crankshaft problems
Big end nuts slacken
Solve vibration, see vibration
