Section 7 - Troubleshooting
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Hitch
Symptom Problem Solution
Hitch Does Not Move Transport Pin Installed Remove Pin and place in
carrier position
Hydraulic Hoses or
Cylinders Leaking
Check for leaks and repair.
Use Highline parts
5
th
Wheel Plate has vertical
play
Replace the hitch wheel
wear plate. Use Highline
parts
Blades
Symptom Problem Solution
Excessive Wear Blade contacting ground Increase cutting height
Cutting too low in abrasive
(sandy or rocky) conditions
Increase cutting height
Non-Highline blades Replace Blades. Use
Highline parts
Mower not being operated at
rated RPM
Set Tractor Throttle to
proper PTO speed
Blade Breakage Cutting too low in rocky
conditions
Increase cutting height
Cutting with damaged or
extremely worn blades
Replace blades. Use
Highline parts
Blade Bolt Loosening Inadequate torque on blade
bolts nuts
Tighten blade bolts nut.
(Refer to "Maintenance"
Section)
Blade Bolt Locknut worn Do not re-use locknut.
Replace lock nut. Use
Highline parts