6 TROUBLE SHOOTING
The Crown Construction Mortar Mixer uses a large heavy-duty drum with mixing elements for combining water,
cement, lime and sand into a mixture for forming mortar. It is a well engineered machine that requires minimum
maintenance.
In the following trouble shooting section, we have listed many of the problems, causes and solutions to the problems
which you may encounter.
If you encounter a problem that is dicult to solve, even after having read through this trouble shooting section,
please contact your authorized dealer, distributor or the factory. Before you call, please have this Operator’s Manual
and the serial number from your machine ready.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Engine won’t start. No fuel. Fill the fuel tank.
Low engine oil. Fill the crankcase with oil.
Cold engine. Open choke.
Ignition switch o. Turn ignition switch on.
Kill switch o. Pull kill switch out.
Engine problem. Refer to engine manual.
Motor won't run. Power o. Turn power on at master panel.
Trip breaker at master panel.
Turn switch on at motor.
Overload switch tripped. Reset overload switch on motor.
Mixing elements won't turn. No power. Turn power on.
Start engine.
Loose drive belt. Adjust clutch linkage to tighten drive belt.
Belt o pulleys. Install belt and align pulleys.
Build-up on drum Wiper gap too Adjust wiper gap to 1/16 to 1/8 inch
walls. large. (1.5 to 3 mm).
Wipers worn out. Replace wipers.
Lumps or chips Drum build-up Clean build-up from drum
in mortar. breaking loose. walls and adjust wipers.
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