Troubleshooting - Woods RT42.30 Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
Rotor will not turn.
Tiller won't cut.
Tiller stalls when tilling.
Tilled soil is too fine.
Tilled soil is too coarse.
Grass and Weeds
wrapping rotor.
Oil leaks.
Excessive Noise

20 Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Tractor PTO not engaged.
Clutch friction discs worn.
Obstruction between
rotor and frame.
Gearbox damaged.
Skid shoes set too shallow.
Blade orientation does not
match tiller rotation.
Skid shoes set too deep.
Too much regrinding.
Too little regrinding.
Grass too tall.
Tiller not level.
Worn or damaged seal.
Loose or damaged hoses
or connections.
Worn or damaged housing.
Breather leaking
Wrong type of oil installed.
Rotor blade hardware
is loose or missing
Hex shaft shield
SOLUTION
Check control lever or tractor
manual for resetting PTO.
Check and replace.
Check and clear obstruction.
Check that output shaft rotates.
Raise skid shoes one hole.
Reverse all blades.
Lower skid shoes one hole.
Raise tailgate or increase travel speed.
Lower tailgate or decrease travel speed.
Mow grass before tilling.
Adjust top link of 3-point hitch.
Inspect and replace.
Check for leaks and repair or replace.
Inspect and replace if required.
Turn breather hole, check oil level.
Check specification chart
for proper oil grade.
Tighten loose blade hardware.
Replace missing blade hardware.
Check for axial clearance between
gearboxes and hex shield ends.
MAN1177
( 07/28/2023 )