Meridian Seed Express 1050, Operator'S Manual

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12. TROUBLESHOOTING
12.1 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Engine will not start. No fuel. Fill the fuel tank.
Low engine oil. Fill the crankcase with oil.
Cold engine. Close choke.
Ignition key switch off. Turn ignition key switch on.
Battery dead. Recharge or replace battery.
Engine problem. Refer to engine manual.
Conveyor belt(s) will not start. No power. Check engine and hydraulic pump
Drive motor coupling. Repair or replace coupling.
Conveyor belt tension. Increase belt tension.
Low hydraulic oil. Check oil level.
Electrical or hydraulic functions
are not working properly. Transmitter power is OFF. Turn Power ON.
Receiver power is OFF. Turn Power ON.
Battery cable or battery. Check battery cable and make sure battery
is fully charged.
Error in the control system. Contact authorized Meridian dealer.
Improper ground. Check for proper grounding electrical
circuit.
Hydraulic valve or motor. Ensure hydraulic pump is working properly
and hydraulic tank is fi lled with oil.
Intermittent function. Check receiver antenna for damage and
proper connection.
Loose connector at the valve coil.
12.2 HYDRAULICS
Before operating in extremely cold conditions
(below freezing), allow the hydraulic oil to warm
up. Run the system for at least fi ve minutes prior
to using the unit.
If any hydraulic components or hoses are
removed and/or replaced, slowly operate the
affected function to bleed any air from the lines,
cylinders, or other components. Trapped air in
a cylinder can cause that function to operate
erratically until the air is bled form the system. To
bleed trapped air, use the controls to operate the
particular function three or four times.
Before removing a hydraulic line(s), identify and
label the connections. Connecting hydraulic lines
improperly can result in unexpected movement of
the cylinders, resulting in serious injury or possible
death.
The tender uses a two pump hydraulic system.
The front pump is 1.06 cu. in. displacement, and
the rear pump is 0.49 cu. in. Valve body uses a
center-hold position which allows pressure within
the system to be released when the pump is not
operating.
12.3 ELECTRONICS
Contact your dealer for any electronic issues. The
electronic unit is equipped with a diagnostic port
that is used for troubleshooting any electronic dif-
fi culties.