Finn T120-II HydroSeeder, Operator Instructions And Parts Manual

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HYDROSEEDER
®
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (CONTINUED)
Problem Probable Causes Suggested Solutions
VALVE:
Valve stuck Frozen Thaw out ice and lubricate; leave
in discharge position during
storage.
Constant plugging during
operation Foreign material in slurry Drain and clean out tank; check
storage for foreign materials.
Constant plugging during
loading and discharging
Loading HydroSeeder
®
before tank
is half full of water
Reinstruct your operator. See
LOADING SECTION.
Incorrect loading procedure See LOADING SECTION.
Improper operation by operator Reinstruct your operator. Review
Operator’s Manual.
Not moving valve handle far
enough Valve should be fully open.
Machine not being flushed out prior
to reloading See LOADING SECTION.
Machine not being run at correct
RPM during loading Reinstruct your operator. See
LOADING SECTION.
Extension hose plugs after use Letting water run out, leaving wood
fiber mulch to dry out
If hose has to be uncoupled, seal
ends, to keep water in hose and
prevent wood fiber mulch from
drying out.
CLUTCH:
Does not pull load or
overheats Out of adjustment Readjust clutch. See CLUTCH
MAINTENANCE SECTION.
Jumps out of engagement Too loose or too tight Readjust clutch. See CLUTCH
MAINTENANCE SECTION.
PUMP:
Excessive wear Fertilizer with highly abrasive fillers Change fertilizer – avoid abrasive
fillers.
Overloading machine with dry
material Load machine to recommended
capacities.
Too much time allowed between
loading and discharging After loading and mixing has
been completed, set agitator at
1/4 discharging speed in reverse
and disengage (turn off) the slurry
pump.
Recirculating all the time Close recirculation valve when
discharging through the boom.
Will not turn Frozen Warm housing to melt ice.
Jammed with fertilizer or lime Remove cover and clean interior.
Impeller rusted to suction cover
plate Pull cover and remove rust.