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Section 7: Troubleshooting
DT55 & DTM55 Powered Ditchers 324-053M
3/17/08
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Problem Cause Solution
Driveline Vibrates
Worn Universal Joint Replace Universal Joint
Cutting Depth Insufficient
Machine carried by tractor Lower 3-Point arms
3-Point top link too long Shorten top link
Ground hard enough to require
Ripper
Install Ripper
Depth control set too low
(Skid Shoe or Gauge Wheel)
Adjust to depth required
Rotor will not turn
Driveline not engaged Engage driveline
Shear bolt in clutch broken Replace shear bolt in clutch
Chain separated in case Repair drive chain
Excessive noise in chain
case
Chain loose Adjust spring idler tension
Sprocket to chain alignment Adjust sprocket to chain alignment
Spring loose from idler Re-Hook spring to idler & adjust
Machine vibration
Debri & dirt lodged in rotor Clean rotor
Ground cut insufficient
Worn cutting edges Rotate or replace cutting edges
Section 7: Troubleshooting