Troubleshooting
Type of Trouble Possible Cause Recommended Corrective
Procedure
Main fuse or breaker out Reset breaker and change fuse.
Overload switch tripped
Wire loose or broken
Mixer will not start
The timer inoperative
Speed change lever loose Remove handle, install key,
replace handle and snap ring.
Mixer under to great a load Stop mixer, shift to another speed
and restart.
Motor runs but will not change
speeds
Shifter yoke bent or broken Gearbox to be repaired after
removal.
Improper voltage on motor or
motor defective
Have electrician check
Motor overloaded Have amp draw checked by
electrician
Unit runs hot or smokes
Gear box low on lubricant Drain out old oil (square drain
plug on bottom of gear box) and
insert 3 pints of S.A.E. 50 oil in
vent plug hole.
Attachments strike bottom of
bowl
Bowl support out of adjustment See adjustment procedure on
page 15
Attachments striking side of
bowl
Attachments bent or bowl
dented
Replace damaged parts
The drag link spring is off drag
link arm
Remove inspection cover from
back of machine, replace 2” long
heavy spring on rocker guide,
install nut and washer on drag link
and lock in place by tightening
nuts.
Bowl will not raise
Crank casting loose on drag link Remove inspection cover from
back of machine, reposition crank
casting, tighten set screws after
being sure crank casting key is in
place on shaft.
Transmission operates with a
skipping motion
Unit overloaded Shift to lower speed or reduce
quantity of material being mixed
Bowl support hard to raise
and lower
Bowl support binding on bowl
slides
Clean off bowl slides and
lubricate with light grade of oil.
Transmission operates in one
speed only and has a clicking
noise.
Clutch jaw worn Replace clutch and gear
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