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Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Power Rake Vibrating.
Debris build up between rotor and
frame.
Remove debris.
Faulty rotor bearing. Replace bearing.
Debris build up between rotor and
frame.
Remove debris.
Rotor Not Turning.
Broken chain. Replace chain.
Sheared key in sprocket or rotor. Replace key.
Bad hydraulic hose connection.
Check hydraulic hose
connections.
Obstruction between rotor and
frame.
Remove debris.
Damaged motor shaft or seized
motor.
Contact your dealer or Blue
Diamond Attachments Service
Department.
Faulty hydraulic coupler. Replace hydraulic coupler.
Hydraulics not engaged. Engage hydraulics.
Low Pressure at Startup / Rotor
Turning Slow.
Hydraulic couplers are reversed.
Reverse male and female. Check
for correct pressure.
Faulty relief valve on power rake
or machine.
Contact your dealer or Blue
Diamond Attachments Service
Department.
Debris build up between rotor and
frame.
Remove debris.
Noise in Chain Case.
Chain and sprockets worn. Replace chain and sprockets.
Broken or stretched chain
tensioner spring.
Replace spring.
Idler worn. Replace idler.
Chain Case Leaking. Faulty seal. Remove cover and replace seal.
Gauge Wheels Do Not Turn.
Axle bolt too tight. Loosen axle bolt.
Object lodged between wheel and
saddle assembly.
Remove object.
Gauge Wheel Wobbles.
Not enough down pressure. Increase down pressure.
Arms not positioned correctly.
Re-position arms. Adjust arm
holder / plate down.