Finn T30 HydroSeeder MO, Parts And Operator'S Manual, Page: 33 / 55

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TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HYDROSEEDER ® :
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 012397, qty. 2 required).
Pump Shaft Pressure lubricator not serviced Replace pump seal. Service auto-
matic pressure lubricator daily. See
page 8.
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 fall-
ing on it Straighten agitator 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 gal (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 replac-
ing clamps.
Air entrainment See TROUBLESHOOTING step 1
on page 25.
Low engine RPM (Below 2,750
RPM – No load) Check throttle cable and linkage.
See authorized engine dealer.
Soft water Slow the agitator.
Too much agitation Slow the agitator.
Pump worn Reset pump tolerance. See page
23.
Suction partially plugged Clean out machine. See page
pages 24.
Nozzle worn or plugged Clean nozzles; replace if neces-
sary
Fertilizer Change type.
Clutch slippage Readjust clutch; See clutch man-
ual.