6.0 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Field Problems - Norwood The Grain Handler 8 Operator's Manual

6.0 - TROUBLESHOOTING

DANGER
NEVER ENTER BIN UNLESS ALL POWER IS LOCKED
OUT AND ANOTHER PERSON IS PRESENT.
Exposed auger and moving parts can cause severe
injury or death. Rotating augers are dangerous!
Flowing grain may trap and suffocate.
FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY CAUSE SE-
RIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Troubleshooting Field Problems

Problem
Aug er will not star t
rotating.
No grain flow.
Slow grain flow from
powerhead discharge.
Gearbox won't engage
Power Sweep
G e a r b o x w o n ' t s t a y
engaged
6 - TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Cause
No Power.
Sump Plugged.
Sump Empty.
Bin empty.
Sump closed.
Obstruction in sweep.
Damaged or bent flighting.
Sweep is touching floor or drive wheel is not
adjusted properly
Gearbox shift lever isn't adjusted correctly.
Unload auger isn't set on spline correctly.
Power Sweep engagement lever moving from
"Engage" position.
DANGER
ROTATING AUGER HAZARD KEEP AWAY
To prevent serious injury or death from rotating
augers:
1. Do not enter bin unless power is locked out.
2. Turn machine OFF, shut down and lock out power
source, unplug power cord and wait for all moving
parts to stop before inspecting, servicing or repairing
machine.
3. Keep body, hair, and clothing away from moving parts.
4. Stay away from rotating augers. Keep others away.
FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Solution
Turn power on at master panel.
Check fuses at master panel.
Empty bin and clean out sump. Remove trash
from top of grain before starting.
Open other sump(s).
Start Power Sweep auger
Open slider gates.
Remove obstruction.
Repair or bend flighting back to original shape.
If this doesn't work, replace flighting
Adjust sweep and ensure drive wheel is in
working condition
Adjust lever to proper position.
"Power Sweep Engagement Lever"" on page
3-9)
Loosen powerhead and push auger onto gearbox
spline. (See"Horizontal Powerhead Installation
Step # 8" on page 3-19)
Adjust shaft collar towards lever and re tighten.
(See"Install The "Power Sweep Engagement
Lever"" on page 3-9)
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(See"Install The