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Section 7: Troubleshooting
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RCF2084 Rotary Cutters 326-461M
Table of Contents
Section 7: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart
Problem
Cause
Solution
Oil seal leaking
Gearbox overfilled
Drain to side plug hole
Seals damaged
Replace seals
Grass or wire wrapped on shaft
in seal area
Check seal areas daily
Driveline yoke or cross failing
Clutch is froze
Slip clutches per “Run-In” instructions under “Slip-Clutch
Protected Drivelines” on page 23.
Shock load
Avoid hitting solid objects.
Needs lubrication
Lubricate every 8 hours.
Driveline clutch is slipping
PTO engaged at high RPM
Slowly engage PTO at low engine RPM
Cutting too fast
Reduce travel speed
Scalping the ground
Raise cutting height
Cutting over solid objects
Avoid solid objects
Clutch is not properly adjusted
Adjust clutch per instructions under “Slip-Clutch
Protected Drivelines” on page 23.
Clutch plates are worn out
Replace clutch plates.
Foreign object in clutch plates
Remove foreign object from between clutch plates.
Bent driveline shaft
(NOTE: driveline should be
repaired or replaced if bent)
Contacting frame
Reduce lift height in transport position
Contacting drawbar
Reposition drawbar
Bottoming out
Shorten driveline
Binding up
Not lubricating enough
Driveline telescoping tube failing
Shock load
Avoid hitting solid objects
Driveline telescoping tube wearing Needs lubrication
Lubricate every 20 hours
Blades lock-up (Overlapped)
Tractor has instant on PTO
Engage PTO at low RPMs and then slowly increase
engine speed. See “Blade Engagement” on page 20.
Tractor has Instant off PTO
Slowly reduce engine speed to an idle & then disengage
PTO. See “Blade Disengagement” on page 20.
Blades wearing excessively
Cutting on sandy ground
Raise cutting height
Contacting ground frequently
Raise cutting height
Blades coming loose
Blades not tightened properly
Tighten blade hardware.
See “Cutter Blade Maintenance” on page 22
Improper deck attitude
Lower front of deck, see page 17
Blades breaking
Hitting solid objects
Avoid hitting solid objects
Blade carrier is loose
Blade carrier hardware not tight
Tighten to specified torque
Running loose in the past
Replace gearbox output shaft and blade carrier
Blade bolt holes are worn
Blade hardware running loose
Replace blades and blade bolts if worn
Blade carrier is bent
Hitting solid objects
Avoid hitting solid objects and replace blade carrier
Excessive side skid wear
Cutting height not level
Adjust cutter height
Soil abrasive
Adjust cutter height
Cutting too low
Adjust cutter height
Excessive vibration
Hitting solid objects
Inspect area before cutting. Do not hit solid objects.
Driveline bent
Replace driveline
Blade carrier bent
Replace blade carrier
Blades loose
Tighten blade bolts
Blade broken
Replace blade
Blade will not swing
Remove and inspect blade
Blades have unequal weight
Replace both blades
High torque start-up
Disassemble and inspect driveline for incorrectly located
needles or damaged bearing cap.
Tailwheel support failing
Lowering too fast
Adjust rate of drop
Hitting objects when turning
Reduce speed on turns