Bush Hog FC-BL-0002 - Manual (Page 55)

OPERATION
100 Series 08/10 Operation Section 4-23
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OPERA
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13. Troubleshooting Guide
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Shearing M/B Carrier Pivot Lack of lubrication Lubricate Pivot Pin
Pin Bolt Bolt not tightened properly Tighten Bolt to proper torque
Bent Moldboard Small curve is normal from weld pull Can be removed but will not affect
operation
Hitting hidden objects Know soil conditions, keep speed to a
minimum.
Blade will not penetrate soil Cutting edge dull Replace Cutting edge
Blade set to straight Increase Top Link length
Soil too hard Use scarifiers to loosen soil
A-Frame bent Hitting hidden objects in the backfill Use slow speed when in unknown soil
position conditions
Moldboard digging in too much Blade pitch excessive Adjust Top Link
Soft ground Install Planer Wheel
Install Skid Shoes
Unable to hold level ground Tractor and Blade following contour Install Planer Wheel
Tractor Draft Control lifting Blade Set Tractor Draft Control
Hydraulic Cylinder will not Not enough pressure Check pressure
operate Valve not connected properly Re-plumb Valve
Quick Coupler not completely Complete connection
connected