Trouble Shooting
Page
130
05/06
Problem
Possible Solution
4. Hydraulic system not operating
Check that the correct hoses are attached
at the tractor and implement and that the
breakaways fitted are fully engaged.
Check that the flow control valve on the
seeder is not set at zero.
Check that the flow diverter valve is set
correctly if a loading auger has been
fitted. (Refer page 135)
Metering System (Ground Drive)
1.
Electric clutch not operating
(Refer page 93 for VRT Metering system)
Check the power supply on the tractor.
Check that the fuse inside the clutch
switch box has not blown (pre 2001
models only).
Check that the harness over the
implement is attached and not damaged
in some way.
Check that the plug at the clutch, on the
seeder, is connected.
Check that the clutch bolt is tight.
Remove clutch and clean dirt from the
mating faces.
Check that the sprocket drive system is
operating correctly.
2.
Clutch not disengaging
Disassemble the clutch and clean unit.
Check function of clutch switch.
3.
Difficulty obtaining Low Rates
Fit meterwheel cover plates (page 110).
Check that the sprocket ratio is set as per
standard ratio layout (refer page 63).
Check main drive sprocket ratios have
not been altered (refer Spare Parts
Manual).
Check your calibration procedure.
It
may
be
necessary
in
some
circumstances to restrict the flow of air
along the unused primary tubes at both
the front and rear meterboxes. (Refer
page 111
, ‘Blocking Air Flow’).
Check that the variator is being adjusted
correctly when operated through the
cable. The variator should not turn when
the adjustment is set at zero. Check grub
screws that retain the arm onto the
variator are tight.
