Finn HydroSeeder T170 Operator Instructions And Parts Manual page 55

Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom
LEAKS
Tank Bearing
Pressure Pipe Clamps
Suction Pipe Clamps
Discharge Swivels
Pump Shaft
Pump Suction Cover
Discharge Boom or
Nozzle Camlock Fittings
MACHINE JUMPS DURING OPERATION
Agitator
Bent Paddles
FOAMING OF SOLUTION AND LACK OF DISTANCE
Pump loses prime -
lacks distance - leaves
excessive amount in
tank - 100 gal (378 L) or
more
Probable Cause
Lack of lubrication - seal worn. Replace seal and follow lube
Bolts not tightened.
Rubber seal cracked, pinched,
torn or missing.
Rubber seal cracked, pinched,
torn or missing.
Not greased often enough.
Pressure lubricator not
serviced.
O-ring cracked, pinched, torn
or missing.
Worn or no gasket.
Agitator shaft bent by heavy
object falling on it.
Loading wood fiber mulch into
tank before tank is half full.
Sucking air in suction lines.
Air entrainment.
Low engine RPM
(Below 2,500 RPM - No load).
Soft water.
Too much agitation.
Pump worn.
Suction partially plugged.
Nozzle worn or plugged.
Fertilizer
Clutch sliping due to wear.
Suggested Solutions
schedule.
Tighten uniformly to
25 lb-ft (34 N•m).
Replace, always grease seal
before clamping shut.
Replace, always grease seal
before clamping shut.
Rebuild swivels with repair kit (part
number 012397, qty. 2 required).
Replace pump seal. Service
automatic pressure lubricator daily.
See EQUIPMENT CHECK section.
Replace O-ring; use grease when
replacing.
Replace gasket.
Straighten agitator shaft or shim so
it runs true.
Straighten agitator paddle; realign
agitator to run true.
Check all suction connections to
ensure that rubber seals are in
good shape. Grease seals before
replacing clamps.
See TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR
®
HYDROSEEDER .
See authorized engine dealer.
Slow the agitator.
Slow the agitator.
Reset pump tolerance. See
CLUMP MAINTENANCE section.
Clean out machine. See
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
section.
Clean nozzles; replace if
necessary.
Change type.
Readjust clutch; See CLUTCH
MAINTENANCE section.
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