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TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HYDROSEEDER
®
Problem Probable Causes Suggested Solutions
LEAKS:
Tank Bearing Lack of lubrication – seals worn Replace seals and follow lube
schedule.
Bolts not torqued properly 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
(Platform and Loaded Units
only)
Not greased often enough Rebuild swivels with repair kit
(part number 006969).
Pump Shaft Pressure lubricator not serviced Replace pump seal. Service
automatic pressure lubricator daily.
Pump Suction Cover O-ring cracked, pinched torn or
missing
Replace O-ring; use grease when
replacing.
Discharge Boom, Nozzle or
Discharge Hose Camlock
Fittings
Worn or no gasket Replace gasket.
MACHINE JUMPS DURING OPERATION:
Agitator Agitator bent by heavy object falling
on it
Straighten agitator shaft or shim so
it runs true.
Bent Paddles Loading mulch into tank before tank
is half full / or loading frozen bails
into the tank
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 gallons
(378 L) or more
Sucking air through suction lines Check all suction connections to
ensure that rubber seals are in
good shape. Grease seals before
replacing clamps.
Air entrainment See Troubleshooting section.
Low engine RPM during operation
(Below 3,600 RPM – No load)
See authorized engine dealer.
Soft water Slow the agitator.
Too much agitation Slow the agitator.
Pump worn Reset pump tolerance.
Suction partially plugged Clean out machine.
Nozzle worn or plugged Clean nozzles; replace if necessary
Fertilizer Change fertilizer type.
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