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Troubleshooting (Cutting)
The information contained on this, and the following
pages is given on the understanding that Westwood
accepts no responsibility for work carried out by a
customer or for any damage thus caused, whether or not
the service instructions have been misunderstood. To be
sure that your warranty terms are not breached, service
work should only be carried out by your dealer.
Cutter Fails to Start or Cuts Out when Switched On
Check:
✔
Are you on the tractor? – Unless you sit on the
seat, the safety switch cuts out the Cutter Deck.
✔
That either the Cutter Switch or the Safety Switch
on the seat is not faulty – if so, call your dealer.
✔
Is the battery low? – The Clutch Engage Switch will
only operate if the battery is well charged.
✔
Has fuse No.3 failed?
Uneven Cutting
Check:
✔
That all tyres are inflated to their correct pressures.
S/T Series:
(FRONT: 0.8 – 1.1KGF/cm (12 – 16PSI)
(BACK: 0.7 – 1.1KGF/cm (10 – 12PSI)
V20/50:
(FRONT: 0.8 – 1.1KGF/cm (12 – 16PSI)
(BACK: 0.43 – 0.7KGF/cm (6 – 10PSI)
✔
That the front axle is pivoting freely.
✔
The deck suspension brackets are moving freely
and not locking up.
✔
That the deck is level from side to side and back to
front (see Cutter Deck Levelling).
✔
That one or more of the cutter blades are not worn
or damaged – if this is the case, it is necessary to
call your tractor dealer.
Uneven Cut (Cuts Shorter One Side than the Other)
Check:
✔
That the tyres are all inflated to the correct
pressures (see above).
✔
That the front axle is pivoting freely.
✔
That the deck suspension brackets are moving
freely and not hitching up.
✔
That the side deck level adjustment is correct
(page 17).
Cut is Uneven or Untidy in One or More Sectors
Check:
✔
That the Cutter Deck is levelled correctly front to
back (page 16).
✔
That one or more of the blades are not worn or
damaged – if so, call your dealer.
The Cutter seems to Lose Power and the
Belt Slips and Overheats
Check:
✔
That the Tensioner Rod is correctly applied
(page 12, figure 27)
✔
That the Cutter Belt Tension is correct
(see page 13)
✔
That the Cutter Deck is not clogged with wet
cuttings.
✔
That the Cutter Drive Belt is not worn.
We do not recommend that customers attempt to change
cutting blades themselves, remember that it is never
worthwhile to have blades re-ground. It is cheaper and
better to replace blades – re-grinding is likely to affect the
hardening of the blade and its balance.
The Cutter Deck should be set so that it is parallel to the
surface it is cutting with a maximum variation from side to
side, or front to back of 3mm. Check this by placing the
tractor on a hard level surface and measuring the
clearance heights front to back and side to side with a
steel ruler or tape, with the Cutter set one adjustment up
from its lowest position.
If the Cutter Deck seems to require levelling, first check
these other possible causes:
✔
Are the tyres correctly inflated? – If not, rectify
using the figures opposite as a reference.
✔
Are the Cutter Deck Hanger Brackets (figure 38
& 39) moving freely or are they hitching up.
To check this, lift the Cutter Deck to its highest
position and lift and rock it, watching to ensure
that the brackets move freely – if not, clean
and lubricate.
✔
Is the front axle pivoting freely? – If not, it may
require lubrication or adjustment.
✔
Is there any impact damage that has bent or
distorted the Deck or Suspension Brackets?
(a matter for your dealer).
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Using your Westwood Tractor
Adjusting the Sweeper Height (Fig 21)
Using the sweeper Height Lever select the position
appropriate to the conditions and the height of cut. TO
GET THE BEST SWEEPING PERFORMANCE AND TO
PRESERVE THE BRUSHES SELECT THE HIGHEST
SETTING THAT WORKS - start high and adjust down
until the brushes start to collect (normally the middle
adjustment hole). Do not set the brushes too low - this will
lead to scarifying and a very untidy finish as well as
shortening brush life.
To Tip Cuttings (Fig 22)
When the collector is full, raise the collector to the
transport position. Drive to your tipping area, reverse to
the grass pile, and select neutral if the tractor is manual.
Then extend the tipping lever and pull it towards the
seating position. This pivots the collector and so empties
the collector. Once the grass is off-loaded return the
collector to the upright position and put the tipping lever in
its original position.
Standard Grass Collection
When cutting the grass and collecting follow these simple
steps:
1
Always run the engine at maximum speed.
2.
Lower the sweeper to the working
position.Remember - TO GET THE BEST
SWEEPING PERFORMANCE AND TO
PRESERVE THE BRUSHES SELECT THE
HIGHEST SETTING THAT WORKS.
3.
Engage the sweeper drive.
4.
Engage the cutter deck drive.
5.
Lower the deck to the desired height of cut.
Sometimes when cutting long grass or a paddock, it may
be better to cut the grass and disperse the clippings
directly to the ground. Alternatively remove collector net,
fit the deflector accessory and spread the cut grass prior
to final collection.
Tipping Lever
fig 22
Sweeping Height Lever
fig 21