Manual

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Chapter 5
Troubleshooting Guide
The Troubleshooting Guide, shown below, is included to
help you quickly locate problems that can happen using
your 2510 Series In-Row Ripper. Follow all safety
precautions stated in the previous sections when making
any adjustments to your machine.
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION
SPIKES DO NOT PENETRATE TO
DESIRED DEPTH
Coulters set too deep Adjust coulters up, to just run in firm soil, to
cut residue.
Spikes worn back Replaces spikes
Lower hitch arms in lower holes of pull
bracket
Move hitch arms to upper hole in pull
brackets.
Implement not level Adjust top 3-point link.
UNIT BOUNCES OR NOT WORKING AT
UNIFORM DEPTH
Gauge wheels not set at correct depth Adjust gauge wheels to correct depth.
NOTE
Gauge wheels, not the 3-point hitch,
should carry the load.
Gauge wheels not set at correct depth Adjust all gauge wheels to same depth.
Tire pressure not equal Inflate all tires to the same pressure.
Lower hitch arms not set to same height Measure lower hitch arms and adjust to
uniform length.
RESIDUE HANGS ON SHANKS Coulter not set deep enough Adjust coulter down to run in firm soil, to
cut residue.
Gauge wheel too close to shank Position gauge wheel on frame for
maximum clearance to shanks.
Coulter not aligned Check coulter alignment on front bar.
Soil too wet causing hairpinning of residue Let soil dry.