TURFCO LS-22 - Troubleshooting and Storage; Problem Diagnosis and Solutions

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85363-85364 Rev B
Trouble Shooting Tables
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Excessive Vibration
or Noise
Blade Depth Wrong For Soil/Sod
Conditions. Cutting Too Deep.
Worn Blade Assembly Bearings.
Worn Clutch Idler Bearing.
Loose Components. Tighten All
Fasteners
Dull or Loose Blades. Bent or
Broken Blades.
Buildup of Dirt, Debris, or Grass
Roots on Blade Assembly.
Engine Speed Wrong For Soil
Conditions.
Slipping V–Belt At Clutch.
Poor Seed
Application
Blocked Seed Gate Openings.
Buildup of Dirt or Debris In Seed
Gate. Clean Openings.
Wet Seed or Moisture In Seed
Hopper Gate Openings.
Seed Gate Not Opening. Check
Seed Gate Dial Setting.
Seed Gate Dial Set Wrong For
Seed Type or Seed Size.
Rotor in Seed Hopper Not
Distributing Seed Properly. Check
For Bent or Damaged Rotor.
Worn or Damaged Bearings in
Hopper.
Excessive Force
Required To Push
During Operation or
Engine Kills
Low Tire Pressure Allowing Blade
Assembly To Cut Too Deep.
Cutting Too Deep For Soil
Conditions.
Rotor In Seed Hopper Bent,
Damaged, or Rubbing On Inside
of Hopper.
Worn, Jammed or Damaged
Bearings On Hopper Rotor Shaft.
(Front Axle)
Operating on Too Steep of a
Slope. Engine “Oil Alert” Sensor
Shutting Engine Down.
Clutch Control
Inoperative
Slipping V–Belt At Clutch.
Misadjusted Clutch Control Cable.
Broken or Worn V–Belt.
Worn or Damaged Clutch Idler
Pulley.
Storage
To store the LS–22 Lawn Seeder over an extended
period, clean all surfaces and remove any remaining
seed from the hopper. Do not power wash. High pressure
wash will force water into the sealed bearings and will
remove the needed lubricating grease. Low pressure
wash the entire machine. Apply a film of light machine oil
to the blades to control rust. See the lubrication directions
and follow the procedures for lubrication of drive train
components and grease fittings. Remove fuel from gas
tank and run engine until carburetor is empty. Prepare
engine in accordance with engine manufacturer’s
directions.
Before returning the LS–22 Lawn Seeder to service
after extended storage, carefully inspect the entire
machine for loose hardware and components. Tighten
and adjust as required. Inspect for any damage that
may have occurred during storage. Perform a complete
lubrication and adjustment procedure to the LS–22 and
the engine. Fill engine fuel tank 3/4 full with the proper
grade of fresh fuel.
OPERATION