Alamo 7191852C - Manual (Page 98)

OPERATION
PA91 02/08 Operation Section 4-46
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OPERA
T
ION
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
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 wrong. Replace seal.
Oil seal not sealing Replace seal or use a sealant on
in the housing. OD of Seal.
Oil level too high. Drain oil to proper level.
Sand hole is casting. Replace castings or gearbox.
Gasket damaged. Replace gasket.
Bolts loose. Tighten bolts.
Clutch Slips Excessively Clutch linings badly worn or Repair clutch per maintenance
plates warped. section of manuals.
Too much power for clutch. Reduce ground speed and material
intake.
Oil on facings.
Replace facings.
Friction facings glazed. Clean with emery cloth.
Knives Wear Too Fast Cutting in sandy conditions. Increase cutting height.
Cutting in rocky conditions. Increase cutting height.
Soft “will fit” knives. Use genuine Alamo Industrial knives.