RHINO FX17 Operator's Manual page 139

TROUBLE
Knives wear too fast.
.
Hydraulic Cylinder will not
operate.
Oil squirting from Breather
Vent Hole
Discharging Bunches or
clogging.
Blade Scalping High Places.
Uneven cut.
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OPERATION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Cutting in sandy conditions.
Cutting in rocky conditions.
Soft "Will Fit" Knives
Cutting to close to ground.
Not enough pressure.
Valve not connected properly.
Quick Coupler not completely
connected.
Oil leaking by Piston Ring.
Small leakage amount is normal.
Piston Seal worn.
Cylinder wall scored or pitted.
Wrong Piston Ring on Piston.
Belt installed improperly.
Blade Dull.
Grass too wet.
Grass too long.
Travel speed too fast.
PTO RPM too low.
Mowing too low.
Rough, uneven ground.
Turning Tractor too fast.
Travel speed too fast.
Mower deck not level.
Blades dull or unbalanced.
Deck underside plugged.
Grass too high.
Operation Section 4-41
POSSIBLE REMEDY
Increase cutting height.
Increase cutting height.
Use genuine Rhino Knives.
Raise cut height.
Check pressure.
Re-plumb Valve.
Complete connections.
Do not carry Cutter on Cylinder.
Replace Piston Seal.
Replace Cylinder.
Use correct Piston Rings.
Check belt for correct set-up.
Check Blades for sharpness.
Wait for grass to dry.
Mow at 3-1/2" and recut lower.
Use a lower tractor gear.
Mow at engine RPM to match 540
PTO RPM.
Raise height of cut.
Lower Rollers.
Use a slower speed.
Slow down when turning.
Use a slower speed
Level the mowing deck.
Sharpen or balance blades.
Clean underside of deck.
Mow 3-1/2: and recut lower.