1324D-1624D Owner’s Manual
6/15/18
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE continued
C. Wheels fail to turn but chain rotates.
1. Wheel hub pins have been removed.
Install pins and secure with lock nuts.
2. Wheel drive valve not adjusted properly.
See wheel drive valve adjustment
and adjust cable accordingly.
3. Air leaking into hydraulic pump intake.
Inspect and tighten fittings on pump intake.
4. Wheel drive relief valve malfunction.
Remove tank lid and remove valve.
Inspect, test, and/or replace as needed.
5. Wheel drive key or gear broken.
Drain hydraulic oil, remove tank lid
and inspect. Repair as needed.
Remove all debris.
6. Speed cable or linkage broken.
Inspect and repair as needed.
D. Engine lugs down or dies and wheels and chain do not turn.
1. Rocks or other obstructions stopping
Reverse chain momentarily to free it
chain.
from obstruction. Raise boom and stop
chain. Remove obstruction from trench.
2. Trenching depth or speed too great for
Decrease ground speed or trenching
soil conditions.
depth.
3. Chain shaft support bearing binding.
Lubricate or replace as needed.
4. Engine improperly tuned or maintained.
See engine manual and correct as needed.
5. Low oil causing engine to shut down.
This may occur when trenching on hills.
Level trencher, check oil and allow oil
alert to reset. See engine manual.
6. Engine losing power due to wear
See engine manuals.
