Behlen 80110060YEL - Manual (Page 14)

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
Excessive
vibration
9. Drivelines not placed correctly.
Implement and tractor yokes must
be in line. Replace driveline.
10. Wire or rope wrapped around blade
beam.
Remove wire or rope.
11. Blades worn and are out of balance. Replace blades, in sets.
Gearbox
noisy
1. Rough gears. Run in or change gears.
2. Worn bearings. Replace bearings.
3. Low oil in gearbox. Check level and add oil.
Gearbox
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 housing.
Replace seal or use a sealant on outside
diameter of seal.
6. Oil level too high. Drain oil to proper level.
7. Hole in gearbox. Replace gearbox.
8. Gasket damaged. Replace gasket.
9. Bolts loose. Tighten bolts.
Excessive
wear of
tailwheel tire
1. Tire not turning properly. Check wheel assembly for proper lubrication.
2. Tailwheel not castering properly.
Check tailwheel yoke assembly for proper
lubrication or for mechanical binding.
Front hitch “A”
frame bending
sideways
1. Operator turning sharply hitting
objects with tailwheel frame of
mower deck.
Drive carefully and plan turns to avoid hitting
buildings, posts, trees, etc.
2. Tailwheel not castering properly.
Check tailwheel yoke
(see above under tire wear).
3. Mower is being operated too low and
mower deck is contacting ground
during turns.
A. Raise mower (especially on rough ground)
B. Set stop on hitch controls lever so hitch lift
arms do not drop mower on ground.
4. Tractor 3 point hitch is leaking down
and mower deck is contacting
ground.
A. Repair tractor hitch hydraulic system.
B. Use limit chains to keep lift arms from going
lower than set limit.
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