Troubleshooting Guide - Alamo Industrial FALCON 15/10 Operator's Manual

14. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

TROUBLE
Excessive Vibrations
Spindle Overheating
Spindle Noisy
FACLON 15/10 03/09
© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Spindle & Mower bolts.
Check For loose nuts on
blade holder and blades
Check for bent output shaft.
If shaft is bent oil will normally
leak from the bottom seal.
Check to see if blades are
free swinging.
Check for even wear on each
blade tip. Were both blades
changed at the same time?
Blade Broken.
Blade carrier bent.
Blade hub not properly
seated on shaft
New Blade or bolts matched
Low on lubricant.
Improper type lubricant.
Excessive trash build-up
around spindle
Bearings set up improperly
Worn or damaged bearings.
Operation Section 4-42
POSSIBLE REMEDY
Tighten if loose.
Tighten If loose
Replace shaft if bent.
Free blades so they swing
Weigh blades. Weight should be
within 1 oz. Always replace both blades
Replace blades, in sets.
Replace carrier.
Remove hub, check tapered spline
shaft, clean and replace.
Replace blades or bolts in sets.
Fill to level plug.
Replace with EP-Z lithium grease.
Remove trash.
Consult your dealer.
Replace bearings.