Troubleshooting Guide - Schulte FX-1800 Operator's Manual

14. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem
Excessive Vibrations
Gearbox Overheating
Gearbox Noisy
Gear Box Leaking
FX-1800/FX-1200 07/20
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OPERATION
Possible Cause
Check Gearbox bolts.
Check For loose nuts on
bladeholder and blades
Check for bent output shaft.
If shaft is bent oil will normally
leak from the bottom seal.
Check to see if blades are
free swinging.
Check for even wear on each
blade tip. Were both blades
changed at the same time?
Blade Broken.
Blade carrier bent.
Blade hub not properly
seated on shaft
New Blade or bolts matched
with worn blades or bolts.
Drivelines not phased correctly.
Implement & tractor yokes must
be in line.
Low on lubricant.
Improper type lubricant.
Excessive trash build-up
around gearbox
Bearing or gears set up improperly
Rough gears.
Worn bearing.
Damaged oil seal
Bent shaft.
Shaft rough in oil seal area.
Oil seal installed wrong.
Oil seal not sealing in the housing.
Oil level too high.
Sand hole in casting.
Gasket damaged.
Bolts loose.
Operation Section 4-60
Remedy
Tighten if loose.
Tighten If loose
Replace shaft if bent.
Free blades so they swing
Weigh blades. Weight should be
within 1 oz. Always replace both
blades
Replace blades, in sets.
Replace carrier.
Remove hub, check tapered spline
shaft, clean and replace.
Replace blades or bolts in sets
Replace Drivelines.
Fill to level plug.
Replace with proper lubricant.
Remove trash.
Consult your dealer.
Run in or change gears.
Replace bearing
Replace Seal.
Replace oil seal and shaft.
Replace or repair shaft.
Replace seal.
Replace seal or use a sealant
on OD of seal.
Drain oil to proper level.
Replace castings or gearbox.
Replace gasket.
Tighten bolts.