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The Troubleshooting Guide, shown below, is included to
help you quickly locate problems that can happen using
your 2512 Series Rigid & Folding In-Row Ripper. Follow
all safety precautions stated in the previous sections
when making any adjustments to your machine.
PROBLEM
SPIKES DO NOT PENETRATE TO
DESIRED DEPTH
UNIT BOUNCES OR NOT WORKING AT
UNIFORM DEPTH
RESIDUE HANGS ON SHANKS
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Troubleshooting Guide
PROBABLE CAUSE
Coulters set too deep
Spikes worn back
Lower hitch arms in lower holes of pull
bracket
Implement not level
Gauge wheels not set at correct depth
Gauge wheels not set at correct depth
Tire pressure not equal
Lower hitch arms not set to same height
Coulter not set deep enough
Gauge wheel too close to shank
Coulter not aligned
Soil too wet causing hairpinning of residue
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SOLUTION
Adjust coulters up, to just run in firm soil, to
cut residue.
Replaces spikes
Move hitch arms to upper hole in pull
brackets.
Adjust top 3-point link.
Adjust gauge wheels to correct depth.
Gauge wheels, not the 3-point hitch,
should carry the load.
Adjust all gauge wheels to same depth.
Inflate all tires to the same pressure.
Measure lower hitch arms and adjust to
uniform length.
Adjust coulter down to run in firm soil, to
cut residue.
Position gauge wheel on frame for
maximum clearance to shanks.
Check coulter alignment on front bar.
Let soil dry.
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