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4-7 TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting procedures are listed in Table 4-1
below. If the problem cannot be solved or replace-

ment parts are necessary, contact your authorized
Bush Hog dealer. Please have ready your machine
name, model number, serial number, purchase date,
and exact cause or description of problem.

Table 4-1 Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Uneven Till

Tiller not level right to left

Adjust skids for same depth
Adjust tractor lower lift arms

Noisy

Loose components

Check all bolts for tightness. Refer to Torque Specs

Low oil in gearbox

Check for proper oil level. Refer to Lubrication Section

Knocking or

Tiller is tilted towards the rear

Adjust 3-point hitch top link to level tiller

Chattering
Bogging

Tractor engine speed too slow

Increase engine speed to 540 PTO rpm

Ground speed too fast

Use lower tractor gear

Vines wrapped around rotor

Remove vines

Loose Chain

Chain worn beyond self-adjusting

Have dealer service chain

capacity

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