HARVEST FC1535, Operator'S Manual

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7. Troubleshooting
The Harvest
by Meridian
Grain Conveyor is a simple and reliable system that requires minimal
maintenance. In the following section, we have listed many of the problems, causes, and
solutions to the issues you may encounter.
If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve even after having read through this
troubleshooting section, please call your local Harvest
by Meridian
dealer or our main office.
Before you call, please have this operation manual and the serial number from your machine
ready.
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Problem Cause Solution
Conveyor will not run Conveyor belt loose Tighten and align belt
Drive belts loose Tighten drive belts
Drive belts worn or glazed Replace drive belts and adjust
tension
Belting frozen to the tube from
operating in high humidity
conditions in extreme cold Clear away all snow from intake
end before start up. Run the
conveyor empty after use to
allow the belt to dry prior to shut
down
Conveyor belt edge is fraying Conveyor belt is not aligned Realign conveyor belt
Poor capacity Angle is too steep If possible, reposition with a
lower angle
Slow operating speed Increase operating speed
Conveyor belt slipping Tighten and align the conveyor
belt
Leakage at the hopper Flashing worn out or not
positioned properly replace or reposition the flashing
Leakage at the discharge Belt Speed too high reduce belt speed
Wiper worn out or not positioned
properly Replace or reposition wiper
Over feeding the hopper. Product
getting behind the belt. Reduce the amount of incoming
product
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