Bradco BC72 - TROUBLESHOOTING; LOSS OF POWER ISSUES; VIBRATION AND BALANCING; HYDRAULIC OIL LEAK DIAGNOSIS

9012
11-3-04-2
TROUBLESHOOTING
ROTARY CUTTER
N
N
PROBLEM
Loss of Power.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Skid-steer auxiliary valve
not engaged.
Relief valve setting
adjusted too low.
Inadequate hydraulic
flow from skid-steer.
Low oil supply.
Couplers not engaged.
Air in hydraulic lines.
Broken hose.
Obstruction in hydraulic
lines.
Loose or damaged
hydraulic connection.
Broken gearbox pin.
Hydraulic motor dam-
aged or seal blown.
POSSIBLE REMEDY
Engage auxiliary valve.
Refer to skid-steer operator's
manual.
Check hydraulic flow to rotary
cutter.
Add oil.
Engage couplers.
Activate system until air is
purged from system.
Replace damaged hose.
Remove obstruction and
replace if necessary.
Tighten or replace fittings.
Replace pin.
Call Bradco service depart-
ment for instructions.
PROBLEM
Excessive vibration.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Dull, broken or damaged
blades.
Bent gearbox shaft.
Stump Jumper out of
balance.
POSSIBLE REMEDY
Sharpen or replace.
Call Bradco service depart-
ment for instructions.
Call Bradco service depart-
ment for instructions.
PROBLEM
Leaking oil.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Loose or damaged
hydraulic line.
Ruptured gearbox seal.
Bent gearbox shaft.
Loose or missing gear-
box plug.
Hydraulic motor dam-
aged or seal blown.
POSSIBLE REMEDY
Tighten or replace.
Call Bradco service depart-
ment for instructions.
Call Bradco service depart-
ment for instructions.
Tighten or replace.
Call Bradco service depart-
ment for instructions.