Alamo 284 - Manual (Page 98)

OPERATION
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© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERA
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14. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Uneven Cut Excessive ground speed. Reduce ground speed.
Blades worn, dull, or bent. Replace blades.
(Refer to "Maintenance" section).
Mower not level side to side. Adjust. (Refer to "Assembly" section)
Improper height adjustment. Adjust Mower height.
(Refer to "Assembly" section)
Low tractor tire pressure on one side. Adjust tire pressure.
(Refer to your tractor
operator's manual)
Turning too fast. Reduce ground speed when turning.
Tractor tires push grass down. Adjust your tractor wheel spacing.
(Refer to "Operation" section)
Damaged Mower pan. Repair or replace as necessary.
Uncut Material Excessive ground speed Reduce ground speed.
RPM too low Use full PTO speed.
(Refer to your tractor
operator's manual)
Improper blade for direction of cut. Install blades so rotation is correct.
Poor Shredding Excessive ground speed. Raise the front of Mower relative to the
rear to hold and circulate material
longer. (Refer to the "Operation
Sectiion-Setting the Mower Setting
Deck Height”) Reduce ground speed.
Cutting too high. Lower cutting height. (Refer to the
"Operation Section-Setting the Mower-
Setting Deck Pitch”)
Windrowing Material heavy and lush. Raise the front of Mower relative to the
or Uneven rear. (Refer to the "Operation Section-
YourMaterial Distribution Setting the Mower-Setting Deck
Height”)
Excessive ground speed
Reduce ground speed.
Conditions too wet. Wait for conditions to dry. Reduce
ground speed.