90
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The majority of difficulties are caused by improper adjustments. When you encounter trouble, perform a
systematic check of all possible adjustments using the chart that follows. If difficulties cannot be corrected by
making the adjustments that follow, consul
t your local Art’s-Way authorized dealer for further assistance.
TROUBLE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE REMEDY
PTO driveline is hard to telescope and
hard to connect
Shafts are twisted due to overloading of
the mill
Replace PTO driveline if necessary. Check for
proper shear bolt in PTO shear clutch.
Lack of grease on the sliding halves
Lubricate as necessary
Tractor drawbar improperly adjusted.
Adjust tractor drawbar.
Excessive noise when turning the mixer
while it is in operation
Turning the mixer too sharply
Avoid sharp turns
Lack of grease on sliding halves
Lubricate as necessary
Tractor drawbar improperly adjusted
Adjust tractor drawbar.
Tractor engine RPM falls below the
rated PTO speed while grinding
Overloading mill
Close grain control gate.
Drive belts too loose
Tighten belts
Drive belts wore
Replace drive belts.
Material packing on rolls
Adjust scrapers
Open roll gap
Install roll speed differential.
Shear pins break
Foreign objects and debris (nuts, bolts,
etc.) in mill, mixers, or augers
Remove foreign objects.
Grain in mill on start-up
Open eccentric roll to let grain flow through.
Clean material from rolls.
High RPM starts and stops
Lower RPM PTO engage and disengage.
Gradually speed up and slow down.
Mill vibrates excessively while in
operation
PTO driveline is not properly aligned
Front of CattleMaxx main shield must be
parallel to tractor axle
PTO driveline is bent
Replace the PTO driveline
Overloading mill (low rumbling)
Close down grain control gate/open roll gap.
Tractor drawbar is not adjusted properly
Adjust the tractor drawbar.
Rollermill loses capacity
Grain gate open too far
Close grain control gate
Material packing on rolls
– high moisture
material
Adjust roll scrapers
Rolls are worn, gouged, and smooth
Replace with new or regrooved rolls.
Summary of Contents for CATTLEMAXX 6105
Page 7: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 ...
Page 14: ...12 INTRODUCTION Figure 5a Safety Decals ...
Page 22: ...20 PREPAIRING THE GINDER MIXER FOR OPERATION Figure 15 PTO Support ...
Page 27: ...OPERATION OF GRINDER MIXER 25 cleaned out Keep all bystanders away from the machine ...
Page 42: ...40 LUBRICATION Figure 70 Hammermill engaging pin shields removed for clarity ...
Page 49: ...SERVICE 47 Figure 96 Belt Removal Shields Removed For Clarity B C ...
Page 78: ...76 OPERATION OF CATTLEMAXX Figure 143 Hopper Inspection Window ...