
6. Troubleshooting
Shut down and lock out all power sources before diagnosing any of the causes or attempting
any of the solutions below
In the following section, we have listed some causes and solutions to some of the problems you may encoun
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ter.
If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even having read through the section, please contact your
local dealer or distributer.
Problem
Cause
Solution
Gearbox won’t engage sweep
Gearbox shift lever isn’t adjust-
ed correctly
Unload auger isn’t set on spline
correctly
Adjust lever to proper position
Loosen insert bearing on pow-
erhead and push screw onto
gearbox spline
Gearbox won’t stay engaged
Lock pin not in place
Secure lock pin in place
Hopper slide gates are difficult
to open
Hopper slide plates are dam-
aged
Obstruction in hopper
Rack & pinion controls are dam-
aged
Replace metal slide plates
Remove obstruction
Replace rack & pinion
controls
Sweep will not function
Underfloor auger not engaging
lower gearbox spline
Shift gearbox not engaged
Obstruction in sweep
Ensure underfloor auger spline
coupler is fully inserted on lower
gearbox spline
Engage it
Remove obstruction
Underfloor auger plugs when
initially starting sweep
Intermediate hoppers aren’t
closed
Obstruction in underfloor auger
Close intermediate hoppers
Remove obstruction
Sweep drive wheel doesn’t
function when sweep is acti-
vated
Drive wheel bolts aren’t in place
Obstruction in sweep
Ensure all bolts are in place and
tightened that attach the sweep
drive wheel to the sweep auger
Remove obstruction
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