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13.2 VERTI-DRAIN
®
UNIT TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
Machine vibrating.
Crankshaft turns irregularly.
Machine not at 90 degrees.
Check the timing of the crankshaft.
Heavy conditions.
Adjust the operating depth.
Use thinner/shorter tines.
If conditions are dry, water soil.
Solid/hollow tines bend/break.
Wrong tine selection.
Change the tines, use shorter tines.
Use solid tines before hollow tines to
break up the ground.
Heavy conditions.
Adjust the operating depth.
Use thinner/shorter tines.
If conditions are dry, water soil.
First use solid tines to break open
the ground.
Adjust the tine angle.
Front roller is not in stable
contact with the ground.
Wrong tines, too much
resistance.
Change tine size.
Adjust the operating depth.
Heavy conditions.
Adjust the operating depth.
Water the soil.
Damage to the drawbars.
Bend/break.
Machine not at 90 degrees.
Central bar bent.
Bearing tubes worn.
Tines touch the ground when driving
in reverse.
Lift height not correct.
Damage to the turf.
Oval holes.
Ground too wet.
Change tine angle adjustment.
Reduce forward speed.
Damage to the turf.
Adjust the operating depth.
Adjust the tine angle.
Use thinner tines.
Mount Turf Hold Down Fingers.
Pin not secure in pin holder.
Heavy conditions.
Use different tines.
Grind a flat area on the tines.
Adjust the tine angle.
Crankshaft problems.
Big-end nuts come loose.
Eliminate the vibration, see vibration.
Crankshaft bearing worn.
Incorrectly installed after repair.
Remove, clean, use Loctite.
Rear roller (option) vibrates.
Rear roller locked.
Unlock it.
Rear roller is raised when
pricking with hollow tines.
Set roller freely on the ground.
Heavy conditions.
Change the machine adjustments.
