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TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HYDROSEEDER
®
:
Problem
Probable Causes
Suggested Solutions
VALVE:
Valve stuck
Frozen
Thaw out ice and lubricate; leave
in discharge position during stor-
age.
Constant plugging during operation Foreign material in slurry
Drain and clean out tank; check
storage for foreign materials.
Constant plugging during loading
and discharging
Loading HydroSeeder® before
tank is half full of water
Reinstruct your operator. See
pages 12 and 13.
Incorrect loading procedure
See pages 12 and 13.
Improper operation by operator
Reinstruct your operator. Review
OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
Clutch slipping
Readjust clutch. See manual.
Not moving valve handle far
enough
Valve should be fully open.
Machine not being flushed out
prior to reloading
See pages 12 and 13.
Machine not being run at correct
RPM during loading
Reinstruct your operator. See
pages 12 and 13.
Extension hose plugs after use
Letting water run out, leaving wood
fiber mulch to dry out
If hose has to be uncoupled, seal
ends, to keep water in hose and
prevent wood fiber mulch from dry-
ing out.
CLUTCH:
Does not pull load or overheats
Out of adjustment
Readjust clutch. See manual.
Jumps out of engagement
Too loose or too tight
Readjust clutch. See manual.
PUMP:
Excessive wear
Fertilizer with highly abrasive fillers Change fertilizer – avoid abrasive
fillers.
Overloading machine with dry
material
Load machine to recommended
capacities.
Too much time allowed between
loading and discharging
After loading and mixing has been
completed, set agitator at 1/2
speed in reverse and disengage
pump.
Recirculating all the time
Close recirculation valve when dis-
charging through the boom.
Will not turn
Frozen
Warm housing to melt ice.
Jammed with fertilizer or lime
Remove cover and clean interior.
Impeller rusted to suction cover
plate
Pull cover and remove rust.