Alamo Exten-A-Kut II - Manual (Page 131)

OPERATION
EK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-39
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OPERA
T
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13.TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Excessive Vibration Check for loose nuts on Tighten if loose.
blade holder and blades
Check to see if blades are
Free blades so they swing
free swinging.
Check for even wear on each Weight Blades. Weight Should
blade tip. Were both blades Be within 1 oz. Always replace
changed at the same time? both blades.
Blade broken Replace blades, in sets.
Blade carrier bent Replace carrier
Blade hub not properly seated Remove hub, check tapered
on shaft. spline shaft, clean and replace.
New blade or bolts matched Replace blades or bolts in sets.
with worn blade or bolts.
Not Cutting Clean Blades dull. Sharpen or replace blades.
Carrier RPM too low. Use correct PTO speed and check
blade tip. Were both blades for correct speed changer ratio. See
specifications.
Cutter not level. See Cutting Height
Adjustment.
Ground speed too fast. Reduce ground speed by
shifting to a lower gear.
Blades locked back. Free blades.
Blades riding up due to Replace blade bolts.
blade bolt wear or loose bolts.