Troubleshooting - CONCORD 2800 Operator's Manual

5.1 Troubleshooting

Problem
The seed cups do not
engage.
The seed flows without
the cups turning. (A
small amount of seed
flows is normal.)
Too many seeds crack.
The seed boots plug.
The machine does not
distribute product evenly.
The machine does not
move product at an even
rate.
Oil shows on the seed
lines.
A hydraulic motor goes
too slowly.
Causes
Product turned off at the terminal.
Below the minimum speed for the
machine.
Rubber deflector is not down tightly
on the flute.
Rubber wiper on seed cup door
damaged or not up tightly against the
flute.
Product plugs the air delivery system.
The air stream velocity is too fast.
Turning corners too tightly with boots
in the ground.
Ground openers remain in the ground
when going in reverse.
A plugged one inch hose.
The splitter is not calibrated.
The pressure tube is in the wrong air
stream (for dual chute machines only).
There is a loss of tank pressure.
There is a shaft seal failure on a
hydraulic motor.
The terminal is set to the wrong
blower speed setting. See the
information for the terminal.
5. Troubleshooting
Correction
Turn on the product from terminal.
Increase the machine speed over the
minimum speed setting.
Lower the deflector.
Raise the door. Replace damaged
rubber wipers.
Increase the blower speed.
Reduce the blower speed or adjust
the blower baffle on the dual air
stream machines.
Always raise the ground opener
before making a sharp turn.
Always raise the ground opener
before going in reverse.
Change the route of the one inch
hoses or cut the one inch hoses to
straighten the hoses.
Clear any obstruction in hoses or
boots.
Calibrate the splitter the same on each
side.
Switch to the air stream being used.
Check the tank covers for leaks.
Inspect and replace faulty gaskets.
Replace the seal.
IMPORTANT: Do not disassemble the
hydraulic motor. The shaft seal is an
external replacement item.
See the information for the terminal.
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