Grote 613-VS2-LES - 1. P R O D U C T N O T S L I C I N G O R S K I Pping; 2. P R O D U C T N O T S T a C K I N G O R L a y I N G D O W N P R O P E R Ly; 3. P R O D U C T N O T R E L E a S I N G O R C U T T I N G Cleanly; 4. R O U G H O R C H a F E D P R O D U C T

Model 613-VS2-LES, Log End Slicer Troubleshooting
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11. PRODUCT NOT SLICING OR SKIPPING
• Not Enough Water - Check water pump for proper operation and output.
• Not Enough Product Weight in Product Holders - Product holders must be at least 2/3 full.
• Improper Loading of Product - Stop machine. Check product and tube sizes for proper fit.
• Blade Dull or Inside Out - Replace blade. Check blade for proper bevel installation.
• Incorrect Product Temperature - Verify product temperature is within the proper range for slicing.
• Blade not Tracking Correctly - Check blade and guide for product residue. Check water ports.
Track the blade according to manual.
• Blade Guide Worn our Out of Adjustment - Use supplied gauge tools to check for wear. Replace
blade guide if required. Verify adjustment according to manual.
12. PRODUCT NOT STACKING OR LAYING DOWN PROPERLY
• Not Enough Water - Check water pump for proper operation and output.
• Blade not Tracking Correctly - Check blade and guide for product residue. Check water ports.
Track the blade according to manual.
• Blade Dull or Inside Out - Replace blade. Check blade for proper bevel installation.
• Not Enough Product Weight in Product Holders - Product holders must be at least 2/3 full.
• Improper Loading of Product - Stop machine. Check product and tube sizes for proper fit.
• Improper Slice Position on Shuttle Belt – Leading edge of the slice must land within the first
three links of the Shuttle Belt.
• Shuttle Pawls Improperly Positioned – Verify pawl freely moves. Align pawl with Shuttle Belt
center.
13. PRODUCT NOT RELEASING OR CUTTING CLEANLY
• Not Enough Water - Check water pump for proper operation and output.
• Dull Blade - Replace blade. If blade is new, check for blade contact with product holders.
• Incorrect Product Temperature - Verify product temperature is within the proper range for slicing.
• Improper Loading of Product - Stop machine. Check product and tube sizes for proper fit.
• Blade not Tracking Correctly - Check blade and guide for product residue. Check water ports.
Track the blade according to manual.
• Incorrect X-Gap - Reset X-gap according to manual.
• Improper or Worn Blade Guide - Use supplied gauge tools to check for wear. Replace blade
guide if required.
14. ROUGH OR CHAFED PRODUCT
• Not Enough Water - Check water pump for proper operation and output.
• Blade Dull or Inside Out - Replace blade. Check blade for proper bevel installation.
• Wrong Style Blade - Use the proper style blade for your slicing application. Contact Grote Service.
15. PRODUCT FRACTURING
• Incorrect Product Temperature - Verify product temperature is within the proper range for slicing.
• Product Drops Off Thickness Tray Before Slice is Finished - Check slice gap and thickness
tray for proper settings and range. Slice gap can be set too wide.
• Improper or Worn Blade Guide - Use supplied gauge tools to check for wear. Replace blade
guide if required. Use the proper style blade guide for your slicing application. Contact Grote
Service.