Troubleshooting Guide
Power Feed Problems
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Troubleshooting Guide
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 ten-
sion. 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 condi-
tion 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
