Owner Service
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MAN1249 (2/28/2018)
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Rotor will not turn.
Tractor PTO not engaged.
Check control lever or tractor manual for
resetting PTO.
Clutch friction discs worn.
Check and replace.
Obstruction between rotor and frame.
Check and clear obstruction.
Gearbox damaged.
Check that output shaft rotates.
Tiller won’t cut.
Skid shoes set too shallow.
Blade orientation does not match tiller
rotation.
Raise skid shoes one hole.
Reverse all blades.
Tiller stalls when
tilling.
Skid shoes set too deep.
Lower skid shoes one hole.
Tilled soil is too fine.
Too much regrinding.
Raise tailgate or increase travel speed.
Tilled soil is too
coarse.
Too little regrinding.
Lower tailgate or decrease travel speed.
Grass and Weeds
wrapping rotor.
Grass too tall.
Mow grass before tilling.
Tiller not level.
Adjust top link of 3-point hitch.
Oil leaks.
Worn or damaged seal.
Inspect and replace.
Loose or damaged hoses or connections.
Check for leaks and repair or replace.
Worn or damaged housing.
Inspect and replace if required.
Breather leaking
Turn breather hole, check oil level.
Wrong type of oil installed.
Check specification chart for proper oil grade.
Excessive Noise
Rotor blade hardware is loose or missing
Tighten loose blade hardware. Replace
missing blade hardware.
Hex shaft shield
Check for axial clearance between gearboxes
and hex shield ends.