Edition 02.97
Grassland Mower Hopper 5000
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6. Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible cause
Remedy
Page
Engine
- Speed and engine stop are not
Readjust speed control
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does not stop
properly adjusted
when set
to stop
Engine
- Loose cylinder head or
Tighten cylinder head,
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output too low
damaged gasket
exchange gasket
- Poor compression
Have engine checked
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- Air filter clogged
Clean the air filter
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Wheel drive
- Incorrect hand clutch lever adjustment
Adjust hand clutch lever
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or mowing drive
does not stop
with clutch pulled
Excessive
- Attachment bolts loosened
Tighten attachment bolts
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vibration
- Mowing knife loosened, warped or
Immediately turn off engine!
incorrectly adjusted
Check cutter bar carrier, knife driver,
all bolts and nuts for tightness,
exchange damaged parts,
adjust knife guides.
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Uneven cut/
- Dull mowing knives
Re-grind mowing knives
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plant trash
- Knife guides
Adjust knife guides
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gets caught
not properly adjusted
between
- Knives not straight
Have knives re-aligned or exchanged
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knives
- Blades are not aligned
Have blades re-aligned
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- Blades are not on top of each other
Have cutter bar re-aligned
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Blade tips of
- Top knife protrudes too far
Adjust knife guides and wear plates
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bottom knife
over bottom knife
work into blades
of top knife
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= For this purpose contact your AGRIA workshop.