H&S GM 170 - Troubleshooting; Mill and Mixer Drive Problems

MILL & MIXER DRIVE
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
PTO Shaft vibrates excessively. Improper tractor hook-up Adjust hook-up.
Tractor being operated at an Align tractor straightaway
angle. with Grinder-Mixer.
PTO shaft bent. Replace PTO shaft.
PTO shaft bearings worn. Replace bearings
Mill/Blower doesn’t turn. Mill Engaging Pin not engaged Engage Pin.
or improperly engaged.
Mill/Blower drive belt slipping. Adjust belt tension.
Mixing Auger doesn’t turn. Transmission shear bolt Replace bolt and correct cause
sheared. of bolt failure.
Front drive chain disconnected. Repair or replace chain.
Transmission rear drive Repair or replace chain.
chain disconnected.
Sprocket key sheared. Replace key.
Transmission gear key Replace key.
sheared.
Broken shaft. Replace shaft.
Transfer Auger doesn’t turn. Front drive chain is broken Repair or replace chain.
or disconnected.
Transmission shear bolt Replace bolt and correct cause
sheared. of bolt failure.
NOTE:This Troubleshooting Chapter presents problems, causes and suggested remedies beyond the
extent of loose, worn or missing parts and it was developed with th
e understanding that the machine is
in otherwise good operating condition.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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