Troubleshooting - Alto Apollo 8 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Drive belts slip.
(Squeaking or squealing sound)
Squealing, growling or grinding
noise coming from machine.
Dust pickup is poor.
Motor will not start.
Motor runs sluggishly.
Motor circuit breaker trips/
repeatedly trips.
Uneven cuts.
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Cause
Insufficient tension.
Worn belts.
Damaged and/or worn bearing.
Dust bag is over 1/3 full.
Dust bag is dirty.
Dust shoe is improperly adjusted. Readjust dust shoe.
Dust chute is obstructed.
Defective motor starter.
Defective start capacitor.
Defective electronic start switch.
Low voltage from poor connection. Contact an authorized ALTO dealer.
Defective motor.
No power.
Low voltage from excessive
footage, undersized extension
cord, or poor connection.
Defective run capacitor.
Defective motor.
Excessive load.
Defective electronic start switch.
Defective motor starter.
Low voltage from poor connection. Contact an authorized ALTO dealer.
Defective motor.
Defective capacitor.
Leveling out of adjustment.
Abrasive belt tracking.
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Action
Tension drive belt as described in
adjustment procedures. (See pg. 7)
Replace belts.
Remove drive belts, rotate arbor
motor, fan, shafts and idler pulley to
locate dragging or rough bearing.
Contact an authorized ALTO dealer.
Empty contents of bag.
Shake debris from bag and wash.
Remove fan cover and clear throat.
Contact an authorized ALTO dealer.
Contact an authorized ALTO dealer.
Contact an authorized ALTO dealer.
Contact an authorized ALTO dealer.
Check power supply and
connections.
Locate power source nearer to work
site. Decrease sanding pressure.
Contact an authorized ALTO dealer.
Contact an authorized ALTO dealer.
Contact an authorized ALTO dealer.
Contact an authorized ALTO dealer.
Contact an authorized ALTO dealer.
Contact an authorized ALTO dealer.
Contact an authorized ALTO dealer.
Readjust leveling. Fig. 13 page 15.
Adjust belt to track towards the edge
of drum with deepest cut.