Operator's Manual
Front disc mowers
TORO
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8.
MALFUNCTIONS AND THEIR REPAIRS
Tab. 8.
Possible defects and their repairs
Defect
Reason
Repair
Mower stops working
(partly) – leaves stripes of
uncut grass between the
discs
1
Some of knives are missing
Mount, complement
2
Worn knives
Replace knives with new ones
3
Improperly mounted knives
(left – right)
Mount knives strictly as per manual
4
Improper inclination towards the front
Adjust proper inclination as
recommended
5
Too high tractor's motor rpm (the most
frequent reason)
Reduce rpm
6
Too low working speed
Increase driving speed up to min. V
≥
10 km/h
7
Damaged tractor's PTO shaft,
No rpm transmission
Remove defect
8
Replace the internal working discs with a drum to the working discs with instep
(additional equipment).
Grass is wound onto drums
Mowing laid grass with mower without
inclination towards the front
Always mow low and fast – inclination
towards the front at 4 cm
Mower is blocked with
grass – no grass guiding or
guiding is uneven
Too low mowing speed
Increase the speed up to approx.
10 km/h or more
Swath guides are spaced too narrow
Space swath guides to their maximum
Mower is not mowing even
though drive is transmitted
from tractor
Torn shaft inside gear
Replace gear
Mower is blocked
Damaged cog in the cutterbar or the gear
Call in factory service
Excessive vibration during
operation
Deflected PTO shaft
Check the condition of PTO shaft and if
need be replace
Oil leak in the gear
The assembly is not tight
Examine tightness and check oil level