Fault Cause Remedy
Gearbox overheating
Low on lubricant Fill to proper level
Improper type lubricant Replace with proper lubricant
Excessive grass / debris build-up around
gearbox
Remove grass, etc from machine
Blade is scalping
ground
Mower too low Raise mower-reset wheels
Field is ridged Cut eld at a different angle
Field is too wet Stop and wait until it is dried
Mower will not cut. Shear bolt sheared Install new shear bolt
Blades wear too fast
Cutting in sandy conditions Increase cutting height
Cutting in rocky conditions Increase cutting height
Blades hitting the ground Increase cutting height
Mower seems to
require excessive
power
Advancing into grass too rapidly Reduce forward travel speed
Hitting ground Raise mower and reset wheels
Worn or dull blades Sharpen or replace blades
Tractor not large enough Use larger horsepower tractor
Excessive vibration
Check gearbox bolts Tighten if loose
Check for loose nuts on blades Tighten if loose
Blade broken Replace blades, in set
New blade or bolts matched with worn blade
or bolts
Replace blades or bolts in sets
Drivelines not phased correctly. Implement
and tractor yokes must be in line
Phase the driveline. Replace if necessary
Noisy machine
Worn bearing Replace bearings
Low oil in gearbox Check level and add oil
Loose Parts Check all bolts are fully tightened
Wrong PTO rpm rate Check PTO rate & adjust as necessary
Rotors bent / broken Replace bent or missing blades
Bent PTO shaft Check PTO shafts are aligned correctly
Check output shaft on gearboxes are not bent
Check driveline between gearboxes is aligned.
Gearbox leaking
Damaged oil seal Replace seal
Bent shaft Replace oil seal and shaft
Shaft rough in oil seal area Replace or repair shaft
Oil seal installed incorrectly Replace seal
Oil seal not sealing in the housing
Replace seal or use a sealant on outside
diameter of seal
Oil level too high Drain oil to proper level
Hole in gearbox Replace the gearbox
Gasket damaged Replace gasket
Bolts loose Tighten bolts