Troubleshooting Guide
Power Feed Problems
Troubleshooting Guide
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PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Power Feed Motor Overheats.
Middle track oiler is dragging.
Clean middle track oiler and lubricate with
30-weight oil or ATF (Automatic Transmission
Fluid) such as Dexron II. Allow motor to cool
before restarting.
Ground is not level.
Level mill with carpenter's level. Allow motor to
cool before restarting.
Track roller bearing drag is
excessive.
Lubricate bearings; Replace tight bearings.
Allow motor to cool before restarting.
Lower track rollers are not
aligned properly.
Check stop block clearance from lower bed rail.
Allow motor to cool before restarting.
Chain is dragging.
Make sure chain is centered on cam follower
bearing; Clean and lubricate chain; Adjust
chain tension. Allow motor to cool before
restarting.
Chain is improperly tensioned.
Adjust chain tension. Allow motor to cool before
restarting.
Seat load is excessive.
Check seat bearings for freedom of movement;
Loosen clamping screw 1/4 turn. Allow motor to
cool before restarting.
Power feed is binding.
Adjust belt tension; Check condition of belt,
pulleys, bearings, and sprocket; Check motor
for ground fault. Allow motor to cool before
restarting.
Saw head load is excessive.
Avoid unnecessary modifications to saw heads
that would give them extra weight. Allow motor
to cool before restarting.
Blade is dull or improperly set.
Use proper blade maintenance procedures
(See Sharpener or Toothsetter manual). Allow
motor to cool before restarting
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