Rhino Mounts NITRO FN15 User Manual

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OPERATION
FN10/FN15 NITRO 02/10
Operation Section 4-48
© 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERA
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15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Possible Cause
Remedy
Excessive Vibrations
Check Gear box bolts.
Tighten if loose.
Check For loose nuts on
Tighten If loose
blade holder and blades
Check for bent output shaft.
Replace shaft if bent.
If shaft is bent oil will normally
leak from the bottom seal.
Check to see if blades are
Free blades so they swing
free swinging.
Check for even wear on each
Weigh blades. Weight should be 
blade tip. Were both blades 
within 1 oz. Always replace both blades
changed at the same time?
Blade Broken.
Replace blades, in sets.
Blade carrier bent.
Replace carrier.
Blade hub not properly 
Remove hub, check tapered spline
seated on shaft
shaft, clean and replace.
New Blade or bolts matched
Replace blades or bolts in sets
with worn blade or bolts.
Drivelines not phased correctly.
Replace Drivelines.
Implement & tractor yokes must
be in line.
Gearbox Overheating
Low on lubricant.
Fill to level plug.
Improper type lubricant.
Replace with NLGI 000 lubricant.
Excessive trash build-up
Remove trash.
around gear box 
Bearing or gears set up improperly
Consult your dealer.