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PREPARATOR
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages
2-5 of this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY PREPARATOR
®
TROUBLE
SHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
Rotor does not turn. Rotor drive chain is loose. Adjust the chain tension.
Rotor drive chain is broken. Repair or replace the drive chain.
Rotor drive sprocket is off the shaft. Reinstall the drive sprocket.
Rotor idler sprocket is off the shaft. Reinstall the idler sprocket.
Rotor bearing is seized. Replace the bearing.
Obstruction (i.e. rock, etc.) is lodged against
the rotor. Remove the obstruction. Make sure that all
safety procedures are followed.
Low level of hydraulic fluid in the power unit. Add hydraulic fluid to the power unit.
Defective hydraulic valve on the power unit. Repair or replace the hydraulic valve on the
power unit.
Defective hydraulic pump on the power unit. Repair or replace the hydraulic pump on the
power unit.
Loss of power to rotor. Hydraulic fitting is leaking. Tighten or replace the hydraulic fitting.
Hydraulic motor seal is leaking. Replace the hydraulic motor seal.
Low level of hydraulic fluid in the power unit. Add hydraulic fluid to power unit.
Air in the power unit’s hydraulic system. Bleed the power unit’s hydraulic system.
Rotor turns erratically. Air in the power unit’s hydraulic system. Bleed the power unit’s hydraulic system.
Rotor drive chain is slipping on the sprocket. Adjust the chain tension.
Brush does not sweep
against the rotor. Brush drive chain is loose. Adjust the chain tension.
Brush drive chain is broken. Repair or replace the drive chain.
Sprocket square key is missing or broken. Replace the sprocket square key.
Skid shoes dig in or slide
with excessive resistance
on the ground. Float circuit on the power unit is not
activated or is not properly operating. Activate or repair, as needed, the power
unit’s hydraulic controls.