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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Irregular Cut
Noise
Noisy gearbox
Vibration
Excessive backlash in joints
Tight bearings
Belts overheating
Machine Disposal
Disposal of this machine and any of its component parts must be performed in a
responsible and inoffensive manner respecting all current laws relating to this subject.
Materials forming this machine that must undergo differentiated division and disposal are:
– Steel
– Mineral Oil
– Rubber
– Plastic
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Worn, broken or missing flails
RPM too low
Machine not level to the ground
Clogged material caused by
excessive forward speed
Loose bolts
Damaged components
Lack of lubrication
Worn gears
Worn bearings
Broken, worn or missing flails
Rotor out of balance
Worn rotor bearings
Worn pins
Bearings dirty or ungreased
Violent lowering down of
machine
Belts slipping on pulleys
Flails contacting the ground
Working speed too high
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REMEDIES
Replace flails
Increase RPM
Correct mounting on tractor
Reduce forward speed
Check and tighten bolts
Repair or replace
Top up oil to correct level
Replace worn components
Replace worn components
Replace flails
Balance or replace rotor
Replace rotor bearings
Replace pins
Clean and grease
Lower machine gently
Tension belts
Raise cutting height
Reduce working speed
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