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TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HYDROSEEDER ® :
Problem Probable Causes Suggested Solutions
VALVE:
Valve stuck Frozen Thaw out ice and lubricate; leave
in discharge position during stor-
age.
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
pages 12 and 13.
Incorrect loading procedure See pages 12 and 13.
Improper operation by operator Reinstruct your operator. Review
OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
Clutch slipping Readjust clutch. See manual.
Not moving valve handle far
enough Valve should be fully open.
Machine not being flushed out
prior to reloading See pages 12 and 13.
Machine not being run at correct
RPM during loading Reinstruct your operator. See
pages 12 and 13.
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 dry-
ing out.
CLUTCH:
Does not pull load or overheats Out of adjustment Readjust clutch. See manual.
Jumps out of engagement Too loose or too tight Readjust clutch. See manual.
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 1/2
speed in reverse and disengage
pump.
Recirculating all the time Close recirculation valve when dis-
charging 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.