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Troubleshooting Guide

Trouble

Probable  Cause

Solution

Low power or low free speed

Low air pressure at the Inlet

Check the air pressure at the Inlet. The pressure must not 

exceed 90  psig  (6.2 bar/620 kPa).

Plugged Inlet Bushing Screen

Clean the Screen in a clean, suitable,  cleaning solution. If it 

cannot be cleaned, replace it.

WARNING

Never operate a Grinder without an Inlet Screen. 

Ingestion of dirt into the Grinder can, in some cases, 

cause an unsafe condition.

Worn or broken Vanes

Replace a 

complete

 set of new Vanes.

Worn or broken Cylinder

Replace the Cylinder if it appears cracked or if the bore is 

wavy or scored.

Improper lubrication or dirt

build-up in the motor

Lubricate the Grinder as instructed in

LUBRICATION

. If lubrication does not result in satisfactory 

operation, disassemble the motor, clean and inspect all 

parts.

High free speed

Worn Rear End Plate Assembly and/or 

Controller Seal in Controller Assembly.

Replace the Rear End Plate Assembly and/or

Controller Assembly

Grinder will not run

Coupling Nut too tight

Loosen Coupling Nut and re-tighten to 50 to 52 ft-lb (68 to 

70.5 Nm) torque.

WARNING

Do not exceed 52 ft-lb (70.5 Nm) torque

Rough operation

Worn or broken Rear Rotor Bearing or Front 

Rotor Bearing

Examine each bearing. Replace if worn or damaged.

Bent Arbor

Mount the Arbor on centers. Check bearing

diameter runout with an indicator. Replace the Arbor if 

runout exceeds 0.002” (0.051 mm) Total Indicator Reading.

Scoring

Improper assembly

Make certain that 

all

 motor parts are properly aligned 

prior to clamping the Motor Assembly.

Air leaks

Worn Valve Seat or Valve Seat Washer

Replace worn parts.

Worn Throttle Valve Seals

Replace both Seals.

Oil Chamber Plug and Oiler Plug Washer 

not tight

Tighten the Plug. If the problem persists, replace the Plug.

Excessive runout (exceeds TIR at 

a point one inch from the end 

of the Collet)

Check for worn or damaged Collet. Examine 

the Front Rotor Bearing for wear, damage or

excessive play.

Replace the Collet and Collet Nut. Replace the Front Rotor 

Bearing.

Related Documentation

For additional information refer to:

Product Safety Information Manual 04584959.

Product  Information Manual 16573214 and 16576100.

Parts Information Manual 16573271.
Manuals can be downloaded from ingersollrandproducts.com

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