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Problem
Possible Cause
Correction
Apron chain breaking
Freezing conditions
Always be sure apron is not frozen
Bent apron slats
before starting PTO.
Loose apron chain
Adjust chain as recommended in
this manual.
Excessive wear or corrosion
Lack of lubrication
Apron chains should be oiled
Of apron chain
liberally with used crankcase
oil twice yearly or every 300 loads.
Oil frequently under highly
corrosive conditions.
Shifter will not return to “L”
Return spring is weak
Replace spring.
Shifter will not go into gear.
Cable not adjusted properly
Adjust cable.
Grinding sound coming from shifter.
Cable broken
Replace cable.
Cable stretched
Bending apron adjusting idler
Loose apron chain
Adjust chain as recommended in
bracket and apron slats
this manual.
Apron frozen to chain return
Be sure apron is free to move
Before operating.
Drive belt slippage
Incorrect adjustment
Adjust belt as detailed in “Drive
Belt”, see Maintenance section.
Misaligned sheaves.
Align sheaves.
Foreign material on belt.
Clean belt.
Operate with shield installed.
Engage PTO slowly with moderate
engine speed.
Do not load manure on beaters.
Freezing condition.
Be sure apron is not frozen before
operating.
Overloading.
Load according to weight
of manure.
Hauling mixture of heavy
Wet sides with water or used
Manure and dirt.
crankcase oil every few loads.
Shifter will not change gears
Shifting mechanism not
Grease all moving parts with a
working properly
graphite grease only
Check service manual for correct
adjustments
Troubleshooting