15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Bent Moldboard
Blade will not penetrate soil
A-Frame bent
Moldboard digging in too much
Unable to hold level ground
SBX 48/60/65/72/78/84 09/20
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OPERATION
Possible Cause
Small curve is normal from weld pull
Hitting hidden objects
Cutting edge dull
Blade set to straight
Soil too hard
Hitting hidden objects in the backfill
position
Blade pitch excessive
Tractor Draft Control lifting Blade
Operation Section 3-23
Remedy
Can be removed but will not
affect operation
Know soil conditions, keep
speed to a minimum.
Replace Cutting edge
Adjust Top Link length
Use scarifiers to loosen soil
Use slow speed when in unknown
soil conditions
Adjust Top Link
Adjust Draft Control