Fault Finding - Tru-Turf RS48-11C User Manual

Fault Finding

Fault Finding
Roller will not move one or either way, check
• Chain is okay.
• Sprockets are not worn or slipping on the shaft.
• Foot control is operating - check all arms are secure.
• For Sheared Sprocket Keys.
Roller will not steer, check
• Woodruff Key is in place and not sheared.
• Rod ends are connected to smoothing roller head and
the steering arm.
• Centre swivel bearing on top centre of each smoothing
roller head has not seized.
• Connecting rod are in place and serviceable.
• Roller shaft bolts in the head centre have not worked
loose and are locking.
Roller has excessive vibration, check
• Ensure the engine shaft is correctly aligned with the
transmission shaft and or remove shims if too high or
low - Align left or right.
• Disconnect engine-to-transmission and isolate the
drive chain to determine whether the problem is in the
engine or in the transmissions.
• If engine is at fault contact your nearest engine agent
for rectifi cation.
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• If the transmission is at fault, repair or replace as
necessary, or seek professional advice from a local
Eaton Service Center.
• Check drive sprockets for wear. If worn excessive it will
cause erratic slip between sprocket and chain.
Smoothing rollers seized, check
• Bearings have not seized.
• Accumulated dry debris is not locking the
smoothing rollers.
Rubber drive roller will not rotate, check
• Roller shaft end bearings have not seized.
• Broken chain.
• Slipping sprockets.
• The Park Brake is not locked on.
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