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Section 8: Troubleshooting
Section 8: Troubleshooting
Problem
Oil seal leaking
Driveline yoke or cross failing
Bent driveline (NOTE: driveline
should be repaired or replaced
if bent)
Driveline telescoping profile
failing
Driveline telescoping profile
wearing
Unable to turn sharply with
mower engaged
Blades wearing excessively
Blades breaking
Excessive vibration
Belt slipping
50
AFM3011 All-Flex Grooming Mower 315-783M
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting Chart
Cause
Gearbox overfilled
Seals damaged
Grass or wire wrapped on shaft in
seal area
Shock load
Bottoming out
Deck drivelines are not timed
Folding mower with power take-
off engaged
Needs lubrication
Contacting drawbar
Contacting 3-point arms
Bottoming out
Shock load
Needs lubrication
Maximum turning angle of the
o
Equal Angle Driveline is 80
Cutting on sandy ground
Contacting ground frequently
Hitting solid objects
Driveline bent
Blade broken or bent
Cross not centered with yoke
Debris in sheaves or on mower
deck
Sheaves damaged or out of
alignment
Drive belt damaged
Inadequate clearance between
belt guard shields & belt
Plugged grooming mower
Debris in sheave
Low belt spring tension
Worn belt
Drain to level fill hole.
Replace seals.
Clean off wrapped material and check seal areas daily.
Avoid hitting solid objects.
Shorten driveline profiles.
Attach all three deck drivelines to the splitter box with
the yokes timed. See "U-Joint Timing" on page 28.
Never fold mower decks with power take-off engaged.
Lubricate every 25 hours.
Reposition drawbar.
Raise or remove 3-point arms.
Shorten driveline profiles.
Avoid hitting solid objects.
Lubricate every 50 hours.
Do not make a turn that will cause driveline angle to
o
exceed 80
off centerline of tractor.
.
Refer to "Driveline Angle" on page 29.
Raise cutting height. Change to low lift blades.
Raise cutting height.
Avoid solid objects.
Replace bent drivelines.
Replace blade.
Disassemble and inspect for incorrectly located needles
or damaged bearing cap.
Remove belt guard shield and clean debris from belt
area and sheaves.
Replace sheaves or align.
Replace drive belt - check for belt contacting deck
component.
Remove belt guard shields & clean debris from belt
area & sheaves.
Unplug and clean mower deck.
Remove belt guard shields and clean sheaves.
Tighten spring take-up bolt.
Replace belt.
Solution
3/21/19
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