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Sweep not running level side-to-side.
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Adapter not straight with shank.
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Loosen and straighten adapter. Tighten hardware to specification.
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Adapter hardware loosening.
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Hardware not tight.
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Loosen and straighten adapter. Tighten hardware to specification.
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Cannot attach sweep by hand.
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Debris packed on adapter.
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Remove debris from adapter.
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Spring will not snap up in sweep notches.
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Spring permanently bent.
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(See REPLACING WORN SWEEP for spring height specification.) Replace spring if needed.
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Spring notches filled with debris.
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Remove sweep. Remove debris from sweep notches.
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Cannot depress spring enough to remove sweep.
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Debris packed below spring.
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Remove debris from under spring.
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Spring being pushed to side and contacts double tine of tool.
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Reposition tool for proper engagement of spring.
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Ridging behind machine.
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PERMA-LOC runs 19 mm (3/4 in.) deeper than regular sweeps due to adapters. This may cause ridging if operator doesn't realize difference.
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Shallow machine up 19 mm (3/4 in.).
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Sweeps come off in field.
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Rocky or extreme hard ground conditions.
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Hit sweep with hammer on point until sweep goes over first notch. Lower sweeps into ground to working depth.
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