Troubleshooting Guide - Landoll 2210 Series Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The Troubleshooting Guide, shown below, is included to help you quickly locate problems that can
happen using your 2210 Series Weatherproofer. 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
PROBLEM: REMEDY
FRAME NOT LEVEL FRONT TO REAR
machine 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
CLOSE TOGETHER:
shanks to 5 X 3 tube and slide disc gangs out.
FRAME NOT LEVEL FRONT TO REAR:
machine 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
Adjust front gangs to a less aggressive angle.
ANGLE:
DISC GANGS OPERATING DEEPER THAN
Raise front disc gang to operate at
NECESSARY:
desired 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:
machine 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:
disc gangs to operate at deeper depth.
DISCS SET TOO SHALLOW:
SCRAPERS SET TOO TIGHT:
disc blades lightly. You should be able to turn disc gang
by hand. In wet soil or heavy residue, adjust scrapers
1/16" to 3/16" away from disc blades.
New blades are 22" dia. Replace when
WORN:
necessary.
FRONT DISCS SET TOO SHALLOW:
get better cutting action.
SHANKS NOT SPACED CORRECTLY:
placement figure. Adjust if necessary.
SCRAPERS NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY:
scrapers to touch disc blades lightly. You should be
able to turn disc gang by hand. In wet soil or heavy
residue, adjust scrapers 1/16" to 3/16" away from disc
blades.
SCRAPERS NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY:
set up instructions.
5
: Lower
REAR DISC
Raise rear discs to
DISC GANGS TOO
Lower
Change to slower
Lower
Lower
Lower disc gangs.
Adjust scrapers to touch
DISC BLADES
Lower discs to
See shank
Adjust
Check
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