Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
1. The extension springs are too loose.
1. Tighten the nuts that secure the spring
rods to tension the extension springs,
and level the toolbar, if necessary.
2. The bell crank or handle assembly is
too tight.
2. Loosen the two nuts that secure the
bell crank and handle assembly to the
scarifier mount assembly (refer to the
Parts Catalog
for parts illustration).
Tighten them until they are snug and
then back them off slightly to allow for
free rotation.
Lifting the attachment requires excessive
force
3. The adjustable rod is installed on the
outside (right) edge of the lift arms on
the pivot rod.
3. Ensure that the adjustable rod is
installed on the left side of the lift arms
on the pivot rod; refer to Installing the
Adjustable Rod Assembly.
The handle will not lock into the detent
slots on the detent plate
1. The nut that secures the handle onto
scarifier mount assembly is too tight.
1. Loosen the nut that secures the
handle assembly to the scarifier mount
assembly (refer to the Parts Catalog
for parts illustration). Tighten the nut
until it is snug and then back them off
slightly to allow for free rotation.
1. The eccentric bolt needs to be adjusted.
1. Refer to
Adjusting the Transport Height
.
The toolbar does not rotate high enough 1.
The eccentric bolt needs to be adjusted.
1. Refer to Adjusting the Transport Height.
when in the transport position
2. The adjustable rod is too long.
2. Shorten the adjustable rod; refer to
Adjusting the Pivot Spring Tension and
the Adjustable Rod Assembly
.
The downward pressure of the attachment
is too light
1. The spring tension in the adjustable
rod is insufficient.
1. Refer to
Adjusting the Downward Tool
Pressure
.
There is uneven ground contact when
turning the machine
1. The traction unit tilts when turning tight
corners or circles.
1. Install the optional stiffer sidewall tires
available from your Authorized Toro
Distributor.
The machine stops when it hits an obstacle
1. The adjuster rod is installed incorrectly
1. Refer to
Installing the Adjustable Rod
Assembly
.
The toolbar teeth are not level
1. The incorrect shim pack is installed.
1. Refer to
Installing the Shim Pack
.
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