Modern AG Competitor User Manual
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PossiBLe Cause
PossiBLe reMedy
Streaking Conditions
1. Conditions too wet for cutting.
allow grass to dry before cutting.
Blades unable to cut that part of
Slow ground speed of tractor but
grass pressed down by tractor tires.
keep engine running at full pto 540
rpm. Cutting lower may help.
2. Dull blades.
Sharpen or replace blades.
Blade Bolts
1. Bolts not tightened.
tighten bolts to 350 ft. lbs.
Gearbox Noisy
return to authorized modern
dealer service department.
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. Sand in hole in gearbox housing.
replace gearbox housing.
6. Gasket damaged.
replace gasket.
7. Bolts loose.
tighten bolts.
Shear Pin Shears Excessively
1. tractor pto not being run at 540 rpm.
run at 540 rpm.
2. Heavy material.
reduce ground speed. raise
cutting height.
3. not using proper pin
replace only with recommended
shear pin.