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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM:
Machine tends to drift sideways causing press wheels to
come off the plastic .
SOLUTION:
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Pull less soil soil by lengthening 3-point top link .
Pull just enough to fill the bed firm.
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Ensure the tractor’s sway bars are locked .
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Tractor may be too small .
PROBLEM:
Cover disk not getting enough soil to cover plastic
SOLUTION:
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Tilt disks back to dig in more (Page 9) .
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Increase down pressure on disks (Page 9) .
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Soil not tilled deep enough .
PROBLEM:
Plastic not staying under press wheel .
SOLUTION:
*Tension is too tight on plastic roll carrier .
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Adjust angle of press wheels (Page 8)
PROBLEM:
Beds aren’t firm and shallow spots in center.
SOLUTION:
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Adjust top link .
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Soil not tilled deep enough .
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Add water in tank for more weight .
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Tractor’s 3-point not lowered completely or draft control
lifting up .
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Install optional center fillers on mulch layer.
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