Trouble possible cause possible remedy, Bent shaft. replace oil seal and shaft, Oil seal installed wrong. replace seal – Alamo RHINO SM72 User Manual

Page 124: Housing. od of seal, Oil level too high. drain oil to proper level, Sand hole in casting. replace castings or gear box, Gasket damaged. replace gasket, Bolts loose. tighten bolts, Cutting. slow groundspeed of tractor but keep, Dull blades. sharpen or replace blades

OPERATION

SM72 02/10

Operation Section 4-32

OPERA

ION

TROUBLE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE REMEDY

Gear Box Leaking

1. Damaged oil seal.

Replace seal.

2. Bent shaft.

Replace oil seal and shaft.

3. Shaft rough in oil seal area.

Replace or repair shaft.

4. Oil seal installed wrong.

Replace seal.

5. Oil seal not sealing in the

Replace seal or use a sealant on

housing.

OD of seal.

6. Oil level too high.

Drain oil to proper level.

7. Sand hole in casting.

Replace castings or gear box.

8. Gasket damaged.

Replace gasket.

9. Bolts loose.

Tighten bolts.

Streaking Conditions

1. Conditions too wet for

Allow grass to dry before cutting

cutting.

Slow groundspeed of tractor but keep
engine running at full PTO rpm.
Cutting lower may help.

2. Dull blades.

Sharpen or replace blades.

3. Height of cutter lower at

See Cutting Height rear or front.

Instructions.

Blades Bolts

1. Bolts not tightened.

Tighten bolts to 250 ft.lbs.

2. Bolt hole elongated or

Replace Bushing or

oversized.

Blade Carrier.

3. Locknut worn out.

Replace Locknut.

Blades Wears Too Fast

1. Cutting in sandy conditions.

Increase cutting height.

2. Cutting in rocky conditions.

Increase cutting height.