Finn HydroSeeder T280 - Valve; Clutch; Pump

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Symptom Probable Cause Suggested Solutions
VALVE
Valve stuck Frozen Thaw out ice and lubricate valves;
leave valves in the open position
during storage.
Constant plugging
during operation
Foreign material in slurry. Drain and clean out tank; check sump
area for foreign materials.
Constant plugging
during loading and
discharging
Loading HydroSeeder
®
before
tank is half full of water.
Reinstruct your operator. See
LOADING section.
Incorrect loading procedure. See LOADING section.
Improper operation by
operator.
Reinstruct your operator. Review
OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
Clutch slipping. Readjust clutch. See CLUTCH
MAINTENANCE section.
Restricted material flow by
partially closed discharge
valve.
Valve should be fully open.
Machine not being flushed out
prior to reloading.
See LOADING section.
Machine not being run at
correct RPM during loading.
Reinstruct your operator. See
LOADING section.
Extension hose plugs
after use
Letting water run out, leaving
wood fiber mulch to dry out.
If hose has to be uncoupled, seal
ends, to keep water in hose and
prevent wood fiber mulch from drying
out.
CLUTCH
Does not pull load or
overheats
Out of adjustment. Readjust clutch. See CLUTCH
MAINTENANCE section.
Jumps out of
engagement
Too loose or too tight. Readjust clutch. See CLUTCH
MAINTENANCE section.
PUMP
Excessive wear Fertilizer with highly abrasive
fillers.
Change fertilizer – avoid abrasive
fillers.
Overloading machine with dry
material.
Load machine to recommended
capacities.
Too much time allowed
between loading and
discharging.
After loading and mixing has been
completed, set agitator at 1/4 speed
in reverse and disengage the slurry
pump.
Recirculating all the time. Close recirculation valve when
discharging through the boom.
Will not turn Frozen Warm housing to melt ice.
Jammed with fertilizer or lime. Remove cover and clean interior.
Impeller rusted to suction
cover plate.
Pull cover and remove rust.