TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Cutter bogs
down
Deck is not properly leveled &
material is balling under deck
Refer to leveling instructions found in this manual.
Dull blades
Remove and sharpen blades.
Ground speed too fast
Slow down ground speed.
Cutter speed too slow
Raise engine RPMs or investigate other low oil flow
problem
Vibration felt
when running
cutter
Missing, loose, damaged or
unbalanced cutter blades
Replace blades with new or re-sharpened and equally
balanced blades.
Blade mount damaged
Replace blade mount
Gearbox loose on deck
Tighten & torque gearbox mounting bolts. Replace
bolts if they are damaged.
Cutting height too low for cutting in
sandy or rocky soils
Raise cutter height.
Blades get dull
too quickly
Blades have contacted solid objects
(rocks, steel pipes, etc.)
Clear cutting area of solid objects before hitting them,
or raise the cutter height to clear exposed rock
surfaces.
Blades breaking
Excessive shock loads
Avoid hitting solid objects (rock, steel pipes, large tree
stumps, etc.).
Hydraulic oil
level goes down
during operation
Leak at valve, cutter motor or other
plumbing
Investigate & repair
Leaks in skid steer hydraulic system
Investigate & repair
Blades do not
spin when flow
is activated
Shear bolt between motor and
gearbox is sheared
Replace with proper shear bolt specified for this unit.
Motor or gearbox failed
Disconnect the drive chain between motor & gearbox.
If blade holder can be turned by hand, motor failure is
suspect. Call the Factory for further instructions.
Check valve failure
Remove check valve from tees, cap the tees and
attempt to run cutter. If cutter spins, replace the check
valve.
Blades turn, but
cannot tilt or
swing cutter
No electrical power to controller or
solenoid valves
Check in-line circuit fuse. If blown, investigate cause &
replace.
Check connections at solenoid valves.
Check that circuit has a good ground.
Have local skid steer dealer check the Operator
Presence System
