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Operator Manual
Troubleshooting
Table 7-1. Troubleshooting Chart (Cont'd)
26. If Garb-el option is present,
hammermill is noisy.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND/OR CORRECTION
1.
Grinder shaft bearings are defective or worn.
2.
Blades are broken.
3.
Remove belts to ensure noise is not from main motor.
27. If Garb-el option is present,
hammermill vibration.
1.
Mill out of balance (possibly because of accumulation of rubber bands).
2.
Blades are broken.
3.
Bent or twisted hammermill blades.
4.
Worn hammermill.
28. If Garb-el option is present,
hammermill is leaking around
shaft.
Seal(s) defective.
29. If Garb-el option is present, au-
ger (worn screw) does not turn.
1.
Shear pin is broken.
2.
Feeder overload switch is kicked out.
3.
Defective feeder motor.
4.
Defective capacitor (a bad capacitor can also cause a good feeder
motor to run in wrong direction).
5.
When installing a new motor, verify fan to ensure it runs freely.
30. If Garb-el option is present, au-
ger (worn screw) drags.
Worn feeder bearings.
31. If Garb-el option is present, wa-
ter leaks where auger shaft en-
ters hopper.
Faulty seal and/or thrust plate.