10. FAULT-FINDING
1 -
THE ROTOR DOES NOT TURN WITH THE TRACTOR ENGINE ON.
2 -
LOSS OF POWER DURING TURNING.
3 -
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION.
4 -
EXCESSIVE PADDLE WEAR.
CHECKS
A
CHECK THAT THE TRACTOR POWER TAKEOFF IS ENGAGED.
B
CHECK THE REDUCTION GEAR.
C
CHECK THAT THE CARDAN SHAFT IS ENGAGED.
D
CHECK THE TENSION AND STATE OF THE MESH CHAIN AND MAKE SURE THE GEARS HAVE
NOT JAMMED.
E
CHECK THE PADDLES FOR WEAR AND MAKE SURE THE ROTOR HAS NOT JAMMED.
F
CHECK THE MATERIAL BEING TURNED.
PROBLEM
15
CHECKS
A + B + C
B + D + E + F
E
F