Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
1. The lift-in-turn cables are not adjusted
properly.
1. Adjust the lift-in-turn cables.
There is a teardrop-shaped area that
remains ungroomed.
2. The pivot stop bolts are not adjusted
properly.
2. Adjust the pivot stop bolts.
1. The rake pitch is not correct.
1. Adjust the rake pitch.
2. The desired appearance is not possible
with the standard configuration.
2. Install the optional broom finishing kit
(sold separately).
The appearance of the groomed surface
is unacceptable.
3. The machine speed is too fast or too
slow.
3. Adjust the machine speed, or install
the optional speed limiter kit (sold
separately).
1. The pivot stop bolts are not adjusted
properly.
1. Adjust the pivot stop bolts.
The rake contacts the tires.
2. The stop chains are not assembled
properly.
2. Ensure that the stop chains are crossed
and that the bolt securing the chains
is installed in the 6th link from the
drawbar.
There are ungroomed piles where the
rake side assemblies pivot from the center
assembly.
1. The rake sections are not installed
correctly.
1. Ensure that the side assemblies
are installed correctly to the center
assembly to minimize the gap between
the center assembly and the side
assemblies.
1. The rake is not lowered fully.
1. Lower the rake fully when grooming.
There are tire marks visible in the groomed
area.
2. A lift chain is twisted inside the
protective covering.
2. Remove the shackle, eliminate the twist
in the chain, and install the shackle
again.
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