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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Symptom Probable Cause Suggested Solutions
LEAKS
Tank Bearing Lack of lubrication - seal worn. Replace seal and follow lube
schedule.
Bolts not tightened. Tighten uniformly to
25 lb-ft (34 N•m).
Pressure Pipe Clamps Rubber seal cracked, pinched,
torn or missing.
Replace, always grease seal before
clamping shut.
Suction Pipe Clamps Rubber seal cracked, pinched,
torn or missing.
Replace, always grease seal before
clamping shut.
Discharge Swivels Not greased often enough. Rebuild swivels with repair kit (part
number 012397, qty. 2 required).
Pump Shaft Pressure lubricator not
serviced.
Replace pump seal. Service automatic
pressure lubricator daily. See
EQUIPMENT CHECK section.
Pump Suction Cover O-ring cracked, pinched, torn
or missing.
Replace O-ring; use grease when
replacing.
Discharge Boom or
Nozzle Camlock Fittings
Worn or no gasket. Replace gasket.
MACHINE JUMPS DURING OPERATION
Agitator Agitator shaft bent by heavy
object falling on it.
Straighten agitator shaft or shim so it
runs true.
Bent Paddles Loading wood fiber mulch into
tank before tank is half full.
Straighten agitator paddle; realign
agitator to run true.
FOAMING OF SOLUTION AND LACK OF DISTANCE
Pump loses prime -
lacks distance - leaves
excessive amount in
tank - 100 gal (378 L) or
more
Sucking air in suction lines. Check all suction connections to
ensure that rubber seals are in good
shape. Grease seals before replacing
clamps.
Air entrainment. See TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR
HYDROSEEDER
®
.
Low engine RPM
(Below 2,500 RPM - No load).
See authorized engine dealer.
Soft water. Slow the agitator.
Too much agitation. Slow the agitator.
Pump worn. Reset pump tolerance. See CLUMP
MAINTENANCE section.
Suction partially plugged. Clean out machine. See CLEANING
AND MAINTENANCE section.
Nozzle worn or plugged. Clean nozzles; replace if necessary.
Fertilizer Change type.
Clutch sliping due to wear. Readjust clutch; See CLUTCH
MAINTENANCE section.
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