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Genesis GVP 07 47
TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
Jaw Set
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Lacks power
Circuit not getting full pressure from
excavator
Check hydraulic pressure at port block
Shear cylinder or swivel bypass
Check for bypass and replace seals if
needed
GenFlow valve has faulty cartridge or
seal bypass
Contact Genesis Service Department
Check valve seals, replace as needed
Poor cutting
Material size is beyond shear appetite
range
Consult the factory
Worn blades
Refer to Jaw and Blade Maintenance in
this manual
Excess blade gap
Poor piercing
Piercing tip or chin is worn
Refer to Jaw and Blade Maintenance in
this manual
Material jamming
Excess blade gap
Refer to Jaw and Blade Maintenance in
this manual
Worn blades
Worn piercing tip, chin or guide block
Slow jaw cycle in open
direction
Excess back pressure on return side of
cylinder
Check excavator main control valve or
hydraulic line size
Jaw drifts closed or
can be pushed closed
Excavator control valve
Check excavator main control valve
Processor cylinder or swivel bypass
Check for bypass and replace seals if
needed
GenFlow valve seal bypass
Replace seal as necessary
