Landoll 9630 Field Cultivator - Manual (Page 129)

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Chapter 5
Troubleshooting Guide
The Troubleshooting Guide, shown below, is included to
help you quickly locate problems that can happen using
your 9630 Field Cultivator. Follow all safety precautions
stated in the previous sections when making any
adjustments to your machine.
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION
FIELD NOT LEVEL BEHIND FIELD
CULTIVATOR Wing(s) not level with center frame Hydraulic lift cylinders out of phase. Raise
field cultivator and hold hydraulic lever
until all lift cylinders are completely
extended.
Fully extend all wing fold cylinders to allow
wings to flex over uneven ground
Level machine side-to-side, by adjusting
wing lift arms, so wing frames operate
same depth as center frame.
Hydraulic cylinder leaking Repair cylinder.
Unit not level front-to-rear Adjust radius rod to level unit.
Harrow improperly set Adjust all harrow sections to operate the
same depth
Increase harrow depth or increase
tine/tooth angle to be more aggressive.
UNEVEN DEPTH Wing(s) not level with center frame Level center frame side to side
Level wing frames to center frame
Lift cylinders not in phase. Fully extend lift
cylinders and hold hydraulic lever until
all cylinders are fully extended
Lift wheels not carrying enough weight,
adjust depth stop and raise implement
Fold cylinders not fully extended to allow
wings to flex
Incorrect tire pressure Tire pressure too low, check inflation
Unit not level front-to-rear Unit not level front to rear
UNIT TRACKS TO ONE SIDE Wing(s) not level with center frame Level unit side to side
Unit not level front-to-rear Unit not level front to rear
Hydraulic cylinder leaking Repair cylinder.
Gauge wheels improperly set Gauge wheels too high or not evenly
across machine
UNIT BOUNCES IN THE FIELD Operating too fast Typical operating sped 5-8 mph
Conditions too rough for speed Make two passes if necessary
SHANKS PLUG WITH RESIDUE Shanks not positioned correctly Check for proper shank placement
Shank extensions not installed on spring
shanks Check for proper shank placement