paladin Sweepster CTM4800, Operator And Parts Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Constant Velocity (CV) Drive Shaft
Lift System
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
End and/or inboard yoke
ears spread
Drive shaft too long Adjust drive shaft length; replace parts
Axial forces too high - running
above recommended rpm
Clean and grease profile tubes; replace
parts; replace both tubes, if necessary
End yoke ears have
pressure marks
Excessive bend angle when
shaft rotates
Avoid running brush in raised position;
switch off tractor PTO during cornering
or when lifting the brush head; replace
parts
End yoke bearing caps
blued
Insufficient lubrication
Follow lubrication instructions; see
Maintenance: Lubricating CV Drive
Shaft; replace parts
Inboard yoke ears have
pressure marks
Excessive bend angle when
shaft rotates
Avoid running brush in raised position;
switch off tractor PTO during cornering
or when lifting the brush head; replace
parts
Drive shaft too long Adjust drive shaft length
Inboard yoke bearing caps
blued
Insufficient lubrication
Follow lubrication instructions; replace
parts
Shield tube deformed and
split on 1 side
Shield tube too short or no
overlap at all when drive shaft
is extended
Adjust shield tube length; replace parts
Shield tubes damaged
Shields contact components on
tractor and/or sweeper
Allow more clearance; replace parts
Shield cone destroyed
Shield cone contacts
components on tractor and/or
sweeper
Allow more clearance; replace parts
Telescoping sections
distorted
Overload caused by high
starting and peak torques or
blocking
Engage and disengage at idle; replace
parts
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
Electric lift does not lift
Disconnected wires Check and connect wires
Switch failure
Replace switch; replace actuator, if
necessary
Hydraulic lift does not lift
Disconnected hoses Check and connect hoses
Hydraulic pump failure Contact dealer for service