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16. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Excessive Shear Bolt
breakage
Hitch pole won't swing easily
Blade bolts working loose
Accelerated wear of
universal joint cross
Accelerated wear of
universal joint sliding
members
Torque limiter slipping
excessively
SRW1400 08/16
© 2016 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
Possible Cause
Seized slip clutch.
Worn shear bolt hole.
Ground too hard.
Overloading drum.
Improper pivoting procedure.
Too much drawbar load.
Bolts not tightened sufficiently.
Bolts hole elongated or
oversized.
Locknut worn out.
Inadequate greasing.
Inadequate greasing.
Excessive load.
Improper adjustment.
Friction plates worn.
Oil on friction plates.
Operation Section 4-40
Remedy
Free up slip clutch and reset
spring height.
Replace shear yoke assembly.
Reduce depth.
Reduce PTO speed to approximately
400 RPM.
Refer to pivoting instructions and
repeat steps.
Adjust transport wheel or hitch clevis
to remove weight from hitch pole.
Tighten bolts to correct torque.
Rebuild or replace blade carrier.
Replace locknut.
Carefully follow greasing instructions
Carefully follow greasing instructions.
Machine is overloaded, reduce ground
speed & reduce depth
Adjust springs.
Replace plates.
Replace plates.
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