Elgin Eagle E Series - Troubleshooting; Common Operational Issues

More complete troubleshooting and service proce-
dures may be found in the Service Manual for the
Eagle. The troubleshooting listed below is meant as
a general guide only.
Conveyor jammed
Reverse the conveyor for no more than 30 sec-
onds at a time to dislodge large objects from
the conveyor.
Conveyor will not raise
Machine not on level ground.
Check parking brake is set.
Check 40 psi pressure switch above rear air
bags.
Check 70 psi pressure switch on air manifold.
Backup alarm does not sound
Check continuity in switch. Spool will stick if
debris gets into it.
Broom(s) wearing too quickly
Decrease down pressure.
Broom(s) rotating too slowly
Decrease down pressure.
Debris thrown back into gutter
Broom angle set too flat, adjust angle.
Excessive dust
Not enough water. Check spray nozzles for
clogs; check water supply level.
Main or side broom(s) will not rise
Check air pressure in sweep system first.
Spool in solenoid valve may be stuck or there
may be an open electric circuit.
Main or side broom(s) will not lower
Check air pressure in sweep system first.
Spool in solenoid valve may be stuck or there
may be an open electric circuit.
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