Section 7: Troubleshooting
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DT35 Series Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
Driveline Vibrates
Worn Universal Joint
Replace Universal Joint
Cutting Depth Insufficient
Machine carried by tractor
Lower 3-point arms
3-Point top link too long
Shorten top link
Lower 3-point arms hitched in the
bottom hitch plate holes
Reattach lower 3-point arms to the upper hitch plate holes
Ground hard enough to require
Ripper
Install Ripper
Impeller will not turn
Driveline not engaged
Engage driveline
Shear bolt in clutch broken
Replace shear bolt in clutch
Chain separated in case
Repair drive chain
Excessive noise in chain
case
Chain loose
Adjust spring idler tension
Sprocket to chain alignment
Adjust sprocket to chain alignment
Spring loose from idler
Re-Hook spring to idler & adjust
Machine vibration
Debri & dirt lodged in impeller
Clean impeller
Ground cut insufficient
Worn cutting edges
Rotate or replace cutting edges
Section 7:
Troubleshooting