Quadivator UTV Harrow
Operators Manual – Version 08
7
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
POSSIBLE
SOLUTION
Hard ground
Wait for softer
ground
Penetration
is not deep
enough.
Adjust the hitch
until frame and
harrows are
level.
Poor harrow
performance.
Harrows are
worn.
Replace with
new.
Front or rear of
harrows are not
penetrating into
ground at the
same time.
Harrow cart
frame for the
harrow is not
level.
Level main
frame so it is
level in working
position. Refer
to Hitch Height
Adjustment –
page 4.
Soil and crop
residue sticks
Soil is too
wet and/or
sticky.
Wait for soil
conditions to
dry.
to the harrow
teeth.
Harrow teeth
are plugged
with dirt,
debris.
Remove dirt
and debris.
UTV or tractor -
Hard ground.
Wait for softer
ground.
will not pull,
wheels spin.
Ground is
too wet.
Wait for soil to
dry.
Hitting
obstructions.
Remove
obstructions.
Bent or broken
harrow teeth.
Turning or
backing up
with harrows
in the
ground.
Raise harrows
when turning or
backing up.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
POSSIBLE
SOLUTION
Actuator is not
connected to
the switch.
Connect wiring to
switch – check.
Switch is not
working.
Check switch and
electrical
connections.
Repair where
needed.
Machine will
not raise or
lower.
Electrical
short in the
wiring
harness or to
electrical
source.
Check routing of
wiring harness
from actuator for
broken or pinched
wiring. Repair
where needed.
Plugging
Too much
debris on the
field.
Remove debris
from the field.
Ridging on
outside.
Harrowing at
too high a
speed.
Reduce to 4-6
mph (6-9 km/h).
Does not run
level, or tow
straight.
Incorrect tire
pressures.
Inflate tires evenly
to 30 psi.
Harrows
unhooking
from pull
tube.
Harrow hooks
have spread
and are not
holding to
harrow pull
tube.
Install hooks to
harrow pull tube.
Close hook so it
does not slip
through.
Harrows not
level during
operation.
Improper level
adjustment.
Check level, refer
to page 5.
Actuator is
stuck at either
end of stroke
No electrical
power to
switch or
wiring.
Check wiring and
switch. Replace
switch or repair
wiring. Test
system.
Actuator is not
connected to
the switch.
Connect wiring to
switch – check
operation.
Actuator does
not operate.
Electrical
short in the
wiring
harness.
Check routing of
wiring harness for
broken or pinched
wiring. Repair as
needed.
Worn
actuator.
Replace actuator.
