Troubleshooting Guide - Landoll WEATHERPROOFER II 2320 FOLD Series Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The Troubleshooting Guide, shown below, is included to help you quickly locate problems that can happen using your
2320 Folding Series Weatherproofer II. Follow all safety precautions stated in the previous when making any
adjustments to your machine.
SYMPTOM
FIELD NOT LEVEL BEHIND WEATHER-
PROOFER. RIDGE AT CENTER OF SWATH
FIELD NOT LEVEL, RIDGE AT OUTSIDE
OF SWATH
STRIPS OF UNTILLED SOIL NEAR
CENTER OF SWATH
DISC GANGS STOP TURNING AND PLUG
SHANKS PLUG
SCRAPERS BEND OR PLUG
WING DISC GANGS NOT AT SAME DEPTH
AS FRAME DISC GANGS
PROBLEM: REMEDY
FRAME NOT LEVEL FRONT TO REAR:
to working depth and drive a short distance. Stop and
check if frame is level. Adjust radius rod as required to
level machine.
REAR DISC GANGS AT TOO AGGRESSIVE ANGLE:
Adjust rear disc gangs to a lesser angle.
GANGS OPERATING TOO DEEP:
desired depth (3" to 6") REAR
Loosen u-bolts holding disc gang shanks to
TOGETHER:
5 X 3 tube and slide disc gangs out.
FRAME NOT LEVEL FRONT TO REAR:
to working depth and drive a short distance. Stop and
check if frame is level. Adjust radius rod as required to
level machine.
FRONT DISC GANGS TOO AGGRESSIVE AN ANGLE:
Adjust front gangs to a less aggressive angle.
DISC GANGS OPERATING DEEPER THAN
Raise front disc gang to operate at desired
NECESSARY:
depth (3" to 6").
SPEED TOO FAST FRONT DISCS THROW SOIL
BEYOND REACH OF REAR DISCS:
gear or change front disc gangs to a lesser angle.
FRAME NOT LEVEL FRONT TO REAR:
to working depth and drive a short distance. Stop and
check if frame is level. Adjust radius rod as required to
level machine.
DISC GANGS OPERATING TOO SHALLOW:
gangs to operate at deeper depth.
DISCS SET TOO SHALLOW:
SCRAPERS SET TOO TIGHT:
1/4" away from disc blades.
blades are 22" dia. Replace when necessary.
FRONT DISCS SET TOO SHALLOW:
better cutting action.
SHANKS NOT SPACED CORRECTLY:
placement figure. Adjust if necessary.
SCRAPERS NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY:
scrapers 1/8" to 1/4" away from disc blades.
SCRAPERS NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY:
set up instructions.
DISC GANG CYLINDERS NOT EQUALIZED:
gangs and hold tractor hydraulic lever in down position for
1 to 2 minutes.
DISC ADJUST RADIUS RODS NOT ADJUSTED
Adjust radius rods to level disc gangs.
EQUALLY:
Lower machine
REAR DISC
Raise rear discs to
DISC GANGS TOO CLOSE
Lower machine
Change to slower
Lower machine
Lower disc
Lower disc gangs.
Adjust scrapers 1/8" to
DISC BLADES WORN:
Lower discs to get
See shank
Adjust
Check
Lower disc
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