Blakeslee S-15, Operations Manual And Illustrated Parts

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Potato and Vegetable Peelers
Illustrated Parts Manual
Models S-15, XC-15, XC-30, XC-60
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Troubleshooting Chart
TYPE OF TROUBLE REASON CORRECTIVE MEASURE
Peeler will not start Main Fuse or Circuit Breaker Change fuses or reset circuit breaker
Wire loose or broken Overload switch tripped Push reset button. Visually check all
connections, controls and motor. Check
switch.
Motor runs but peeler disc
does not run
Belt broken or slipping Adjust belt tension or replace broken
belts.
Peeler runs hot or smokes Improper voltage for motor or motor defective.
Motor overloading, thus overheating
Bearing column tight not free running
Check incoming voltage and motor.
Check amperage draw.
Grease by removing plugs at lower
bearings using Elimite grease gun and
Shell Darlina 2 grease or equivalent.
Some units may not have plugs. Unit
must then be disassembled and the
grease manually applied.
Peeler makes noise when
running Worn out bearings Field replacement of bearings is
extremely difficult. It is strongly suggested
to replace the entire bearing column
assembly when the bearings require
replacement. Refer to pages 12 or 13 for
part number.
Peeler leaks water at the
center bearing
Defective seal Replace seal (refer to pages 7 and 8 for
exact type).
Peeler won' t peel potatoes Worn peeler abrasive disc
Peeler overloaded
Replace abrasive disc
P4-5270 (XC-15)
P4-5109 (XC-30, XC-60)
Use proper amount of potatoes for your
type of peeler (See Owners Manual).
Flat spots on Idaho potatoes Potatoes are too long Cut Idaho potatoes in half before inserting
in machine.
Water splashes out when
peeling potatoes
Too much water pressure
or
Splash cover missing
Turn water valve down to regulate.
Replace splash cover P/N P2-5100.
Water leaking on floor Peel trap basket full of peelings
Lower drain plugged up
Empty peel trap basket.
Clean or rod out drain.
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