
OPERATION
SE8A 01/11
Operation Section 4-46
© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERA
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14. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Possible Cause
Remedy
Uneven Cut
Excessive ground speed.
Reduce ground speed.
Blades worn, dull, or bent.
Replace blades.
(Refer to “Maintenance” section).
Mower not level side to side.
Adjust. (Refer to “Assembly” section)
Improper height adjustment.
Adjust Mower height.
(Refer to “Assembly” section)
Low tractor tire pressure on
Adjust tire pressure.
one side.
(Refer to your tractor operator's
manual)
Turning too fast.
Reduce ground speed when turning.
Tractor tires push grass down.
Adjust your tractor wheel spacing.
(Refer to “Operation” section)
Damaged Mower pan.
Repair or replace as necessary.
Uncut Material
Excessive ground speed
Reduce ground speed.
RPM too low
Use full PTO speed.
(Refer to your tractor operator's
manual)
Improper blade for direction of cut.
Install blades so rotation is correct.
Poor Shredding
Excessive ground speed.
Raise the front of Mower relative to the
rear to hold and circulate material
longer. (Refer to Operation Section-
Setting the Mower-Setting Deck
Height) Reduce ground speed.
Cutting too high.
Lower cutting height. (Refer to
Operation Section-Setting the Mower-
Setting Deck Pitch)
Windrowing
Material heavy and lush.
Raise the front of Mower relative to the
or Uneven
rear. (Refer to Operation Section-
Distribution
Setting the Mower-Setting Deck
Height)
Excessive ground speed
Reduce ground speed.
Conditions too wet.
Wait for conditions to dry. Reduce
ground speed.
Blade Bolts Working Loose
Bolts not tightened.
Tighten Bolts to 300 ft./lbs.
Bolt hole elongated or oversized.
Replace Blade Carrier.
Locknut worn out.
Replace Locknut.
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