Woods RT60.40 - TROUBLESHOOTING

20 Troubleshooting
MAN1177
(
07/28/2023
)
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Rotor will not turn. Tractor PTO not engaged.
Clutch friction discs worn.
Obstruction between
rotor and frame.
Gearbox damaged.
Check control lever or tractor
manual for resetting PTO.
Check and replace.
Check and clear obstruction.
Check that output shaft rotates.
Tiller won’t cut. Skid shoes set too shallow.
Blade orientation does not
match tiller rotation.
Raise skid shoes one hole.
Reverse all blades.
Tiller stalls when tilling. Skid shoes set too deep. Lower skid shoes one hole.
Tilled soil is too ne. Too much regrinding. Raise tailgate or increase travel speed.
Tilled soil is too coarse. Too little regrinding. Lower tailgate or decrease travel speed.
Grass and Weeds
wrapping rotor.
Grass too tall.
Tiller not level.
Mow grass before tilling.
Adjust top link of 3-point hitch.
Oil leaks. Worn or damaged seal.
Loose or damaged hoses
or connections.
Worn or damaged housing.
Breather leaking
Wrong type of oil installed.
Inspect and replace.
Check for leaks and repair or replace.
Inspect and replace if required.
Turn breather hole, check oil level.
Check specication chart
for proper oil grade.
Excessive Noise Rotor blade hardware
is loose or missing
Hex shaft shield
Tighten loose blade hardware.
Replace missing blade hardware.
Check for axial clearance between
gearboxes and hex shield ends.