Behlen 80111330YEL - Manual (Page 8)

F-20871 7 1-17-11
PROBLEM: Front/Rear disc gangs cutting, but
not rear/front.
Possible Solutions:
• Incorrect top link. If front is cutting, but not rear,
lengthen top link. If rear is cutting, but not front,
shorten top link.
PROBLEM: Disc blades wobble on axle.
Possible Solutions:
• Axle nut loose, tighten nut.
PROBLEM: Disc blades broken
Possible Solutions:
• Hit obstructions. Remove rocks, etc. and mark
so they are avoided.
• Operator trying to turn with disc in ground.
Raise disc.
• Operator trying to back up while disc is in
ground. Raise disc before backing up.
• Disc blade too loose on axle. Tighten axle nut.
PROBLEM: Soil sticking to discs
Possible Solutions:
• Sticky soil or soil too wet. Wait for soil to dry.
• Disc blades dirty or rusty. Remove dirt or rust.
PROBLEM: Tall weeds or grass wrap around
disc axle
Possible Solutions:
• Crop residue is too tall. Mow before discing. If
wrapping problem occurs on second time over
field, change direction or mow second time in
different direction.
PROBLEM: Bearings wearing rapidly
Possible Solutions:
• Inadequate lubrication or abrasive (sandy) soil.
Grease bearing more often.
PROBLEM: Disc leaves ridge in center
Possible Solutions:
• Excessive speed. Slow down.
• rear gangs cutting too deep. Reduce gang
angle.
• Top link too long. Shorten top link.
PROBLEM: Disc leaves center valley
Possible Solutions:
• Insufficient speed. Speed up.
• Rear gang angle too shallow. Increase gang
angle.
• Top link too short. Lengthen top link.
WARRANTY
This unit carries a 1 year warranty, with the
exception of wear parts. Dated proof of purchase
required on all claims.