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9
Troubleshooting
If the flail mower malfunctions, search the causes and the solution of the problems in the following table:
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Uneven cutting finish
Flails worn or damaged
Replace flails
Machine not adjusted properly
Perform adjustments
Machine clogged
Decrease ground speed
Flails wear out too quickly
Stony ground
Inspect ground for stones before work
Flail cutting height too low
Adjust cutting height
Machine noisy
Rotor not balanced
Balance at a specialist repair
workshop
Flails damaged, worn or missing
Replace flails
Worn bearing
Replace bearings