Finn T120-II HydroSeeder, Operator Instructions And Parts Manual

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HYDROSEEDER
®
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Problem Probable Causes Suggested Solutions
LEAKS:
Tank Bearing Lack of lubrication – seal worn Replace seal and follow lube
schedule.
Bolts not tightened Tighten uniformly to 25 lb–ft
(34 N•m).
Pressure Pipe Clamps Rubber seal cracked, pinched, or
torn. Replace, always grease seal
before clamping shut.
Suction Pipe Clamps Rubber seal cracked, pinched, or
torn Replace, always grease seal
before clamping shut.
Discharge Swivels Not greased often enough Rebuild swivels w/ repair kit (part
number 006969, qty. 2 required).
Pump Shaft Pressure lubricator not serviced Replace pump seal. Service
automatic pressure lubricator daily.
Pump Suction Cover O-ring bad Replace O-ring; use grease when
replacing.
Discharge Boom or Nozzle
Camlock Fittings Worn or no gasket Replace gasket.
MACHINE JUMPS DURING OPERATION:
Agitator Agitator bent by heavy object falling
on it Straighten agitator shaft or shim
so it runs true.
Bent Paddles Loading wood fiber mulch into tank
before tank is half full Straighten agitator paddle; realign
agitator to run true.
FOAMING OF SOLUTION AND LACK OF DISTANCE:
Pump loses prime – lacks
distance – leaves excessive
amount in tank – 100 gallons
(378 L) or more Sucking air in suction lines Check all suction connections
to see that rubber seals are in
good shape. Grease seals before
replacing clamps.
Air entrainment See TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR
HYDROSEEDER SECTION..
Low engine rpm (Below 3,600 rpm
– No load) See authorized engine dealer.
Soft water Slow the agitator.
Too much agitation Slow the agitator.
Pump worn Reset pump tolerance. See PUMP
MAINTENANCE SECTION.
Suction partially plugged Clean out machine. See
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
SECTION.
Nozzle worn or plugged Clean nozzles; replace if
necessary
Fertilizer Change type.
Clutch slippage Readjust clutch. See CLUTCH
MAINTENANCE SECTION.