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TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR HYDROSEEDER
®
Problem Probable Causes Suggested Solutions
VALVE:
Valve stuck Frozen Thaw out ice and lubricate; leave
valves in OPEN position during
cold weather storage.
Constant plugging during
operation
Foreign material in slurry Drain and clean out tank; check
storage for foreign materials.
Constant plugging during
loading and discharging
Loading HydroSeeder
®
before tank
is half full of water
Reinstruct your operator.
Incorrect loading procedure Review Loading procedure.
Improper operation by operator Reinstruct your operator. Review
Operator’s Manual.
Not opening discharge handles far
enough
Valve should be fully open.
Machine not being flushed out prior
to reloading
See cleaning instrructions.
Machine not being run at correct
RPM during loading
Reinstruct your operator.
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.
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 1/2 speed in reverse and
disengage (turn off) 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 the slurry pump cover and
clean interior.
Impeller rusted to suction cover
plate
Pull cover and remove rust.
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