Section Il. REPAIRS AND ADJUSTMENTS

TM 11-3895-209-14

5-4. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - Continued

Table 5-1. Troubleshooting - Continued

Condition

Probable Cause

Correction

Excessive noise or vibration in jackshaft assembly.

Loose pulleys or bearing collars.

Tighten socket-head setscrews in pulleys and bearing collars.

Ball bearings defective.

Replace ball bearings.

Reel axle speed erratic, or reel axle will not develop full speed.

Ball bearings defective.

Replace ball bearings.

Brake will not stop reel axle.

Brake band worn.

Replace brake band.

Brake grabs.

Brake band oily.

Clean or replace brake band.

Brake return spring broken.

Replace brake return spring.

Brake drum scored.

Noise, vibration, or overheating in clutch axle hub or brake assembly.

Ball bearings defective.

Replace ball bearings.

Control lever does not return to neutral position.

Return spring broken or weak.

Replace return spring.

Section Il. REPAIRS AND ADJUSTMENTS

5-5. GENERAL PARTS REPLACEMENT TECHNQUES

WARNING

Never attempt repairs while the engine is running. Death or serious injury can result from

entanglement in the rotating machinery of this equipment.

The following general repair techniques are provided as a guide in the repair of the RL-207(*)/G.

Stop the engine before beginning any repairs.

When installing square-keyed pulleys on a shaft, install the pulley and aline the keyway in the pulley

with the groove in the shaft. Insert the key and tap it lightly until it is fully inserted in the pulley.

Tighten the setscrews securely.

When all repairs are completed, lubricate the equipment,

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