30
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Cannot attach PTO shaft to the
tractor
PTO shaft is too long, PTO yoke
attachment pin is seized.
Cut PTO shaft per OM
instructions, lubricate
attachment pin.
Tillage depth insufficient
Tractor is holding tiller up,
Tractor has insufficient power,
skid shoes preventing lowering,
tines are worn, ground is too
hard.
Adjust lift arm settings on
tractor, increase tractor PTO
speed, adjust tiller skidshoes,
replace tines, make multiple
passes.
Soil is not tilled fine enough
Ground speed too fast, PTO
speed too slow, tines assembled
incorrectly.
Slow tractor ground speed,
Increase tractor PTO speed,
check tine assembly.
Driveline vibrates
Universal joint is worn, debris
wrapped around tine bar,
driveline is at extreme angle.
Replace universal joint/cross
bearing, remove debris, lower
tiller and adjust tractor lift stop.
Constant abnormal gearbox
noise
Low oil level, worn gears,
gearbox bearings.
Check oil level, replace gears/
gearbox, replace bearings.
Tiller makes intermittent/
abnormal noise
Tines are loose, gearbox has
damaged tooth, debris is
wrapped around tine bar.
Tighten tines, replace damaged
gear, clear debris.
Gearbox is overheating
Oil level is low, gearbox needs
service, ventplug is seized, tiller
load is too great.
Check oil level, replace old oil,
replace ventplug, reduce ground
speed/tilling depth.
Oil Leaking from gearbox
Seals and or gaskets are
damaged, gearbox is overfilled
with oil.
Replace seals or gaskets, drain
oil to correct level.
Rotor will not turn
Tractor PTO is not engaged,
gear drive has damage, friction
clutch not adjusted properly.
Engage tractor PTO, inspect and
repair gears, reduce tiller load or
adjust clutch.
Tiller shaking
Ground is compacted and or dry,
debris entangled in tines
Make multiple passes with
shorter tilling depth, irrigate soil,
clear debris.
Rear tailgate impacts tines
Tailgate adjustment chain in
wrong position.
Adjust tailgate adjustment chain
to hold tailgate higher.
