Alamo SHD88 - Manual (Page 125)

OPERATION
SHD 03/09 Operation Section 4-39
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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.
Discharging Bunches or Belt installed improperly. Check belt for correct set-up.
Clogging Blades dull. Check blades for sharpness.
Grass too wet. Wait for grass to dry.
Grass too long. Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower.
Travel speed too fast. Use a lower tractor gear.
PTO RPM too low. Mow at engine RPM to match 540
PTO RPM.
Blades Scalping High Places Mowing too low. Raise height of cut.
Rough, uneven ground. Use a slower speed.
Lower rollers.
Turning Tractor too fast. Slow down when turning.
Uneven Cut Travel speed too fast. Use a slower speed.
Mower deck not level. Level the mowing deck.
Blades dull or unbalanced. Sharpen or balance blades.
Deck underside plugged. Clean underside of deck.
Grass too high. Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower.
Grass Clippings Windrow Grass too wet. Wait for grass to dry.
or clump Grass too high. Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower.
Housing plugged. Clean underside of deck.
Grass Not being Cut Evenly Belt worn or slipping. Replace or adjust belt.
Spring broke & belt off idler. Replace spring or adjust belt.
Housing plugged. Clean underside of housing.
Debris around pulleys. Remove deck belt shield and clean
out debris.
Grass too high. Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower.