H&S 5242, Operator'S Manual

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1.) Material NOT
discharging from
expeller.
2.) Auger will not turn.
3.) Expeller not turning.
4.) Chains are jumping drive
sprocket teeth.
5.) Excessive chain and/or
sprocket wear.
6.) Drive chain(s) will NOT
stay properly tensioned.
7.) Uniformity of spread or
discharge rate not
acceptable.
Discharge gate is NOT open.
Expeller is NOT operating.
Expeller is obstructed.
Auger is not turning.
Drive chain not on sprocket.
Drive chain not on sprocket.
Inadequate chain tension.
Spocket teeth or chains
excessively worn.
Sprockets are NOT properly
aligned.
Tensioner spring(s) NOT
properly adjusted.
Idler pivot arm(s) binding.
Tensioner spring(s) broken or
stretched.
Difficult to spread material.
Open gate.
See item #3.
Activate gate to free obstruction.
See item #2.
Reinstall/Replace chain.
Sprockets MUST be properly aligned.
Reinstall/Replace chain.
Sprockets MUST be properly aligned.
Adjust chain tension. See details in
Adjustments Chapter.
Replace sprocket or chain.
Re-align sprockets.
Adjust tensioner spring(s).
Lubricate idler arms to pivot freely.
Replace spring(s).
Change expeller or auger speed
sprockets.
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOTE:This Troubleshooting Chapter presents problems, causes and suggested remedies beyond the
extent of loose, worn or missing parts and it was developed with th
e understanding that the machine is in
otherwise good operating condition.