Javo Standard potting machine manual
Version 2010-11-1
Page
12
Unplug the machine:
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When it is not in use
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Before moving the machine
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Before cleaning the machine
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Before maintenance
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible cause
Action/solution
The soil belt is not moving.
The motor or drive mechanism is
not functioning.
Check the motor and drive
mechanism.
Pre-tensioning of the soil belt is
too low (belt is slipping).
Adjust the soil belt tension.
Thermal cut-offs operate
repeatedly.
Motor fault.
Call an engineer.
Mechanical blockage in the pot
track, elevator or drill.
Remove blockages.
The pot track is not moving.
V belt is slipping
Reduce speed slightly.
Replace V belt
Align pulleys.
Pot track pawl slipping.
Ensure that the pawl can move
freely and remove obstructions.
(see page 11)
The drill motor stops drilling.
Electrical problem with motor or
cable.
Call an engineer.
Drilled hole is not deep enough.
Incorrect setting.
Set correctly
(see page 8)
Insufficient tension on drill rod
springs
Replace springs.
Drill column does not slide well
Apply thin coating of grease
(see
page 10)
The elevator chain is not moving. Obstacles in the chain.
Remove obstacles
Soil sticking in the elevator
Remove the front cover and
remove excess soil from the
elevator paddles.
