Troubleshooting Guide - RHINO RX5 Operator's Manual

15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem
Excessive Vibration
Not Cutting Clean
Blades Wear Fast
RX5-RX6 02/10
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OPERATION
Possible Cause
Check Gearbox Bolts
Check for loose nuts on
blade holder and blades.
Check for bent output shaft.
If shaft is bent, oil will
normally leak from 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
with worn blade or bolts.
Drivelines not phased correctly.
Implement & tractor yokes must
be in line.
Blades dull.
Carrier RPM too low.
Cutter not level.
Tractor tires mashing down grass.
Ground speed too fast.
Blades locked back.
Blades riding up due to blade bolt
wear or loose bolts.
Cutting height too high.
Cutting in sandy or rocky conditions
Operation Section 4-42
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 set.
Replace carrier.
Remove hub, check tapered spline
clean and replace.
Replace blades or bolts in sets.
Replace driveline.
Sharpen or replace Blades.
Use correct PTO speed and check for
correct gearbox ratio.
See Cutting Height Adjustment.
Reverse direction of cutting and drive
with right tractor tire out of cutter
overlap area. Conditions too wet to cut
Reduce ground speed by shifting to a
lower gear.
Free blades.
Replace blade bolts.
Lower cut height as much as possible.
Increase cutting height.