Rev. Date: 12/27/17 Page 33
MODEL #1300/2300
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY
This unit is backed by a warranty for manufacturer's defects. If machine needs service during that time,
call your supplier immediately. Do not attempt to service, as this voids warranty.
IMPORTANT
At any signs of trouble with your machine, stop immediately, disconnect power and call your supplier.
Refer to General Maintenance section of this manual for further details. Always disconnect electrical
power before making inspection or repairs.
Mechanical Troubleshooting
Corrective Action
A. Disconnect power from unit. Check machine agita-
tors or airlock for foreign objects and remove. Refer
to General Maintenance for access to airlock.
B. Disconnect power from unit. Check and retension
chains.
A. Gradually increase blower control setting and/or
close slidegate until condition improves.
B. Check hose. Remove hose from airlock outlet and
check for blocked material. Clean out by shaking
hose. Connect hose to airlock, turn blowers on high
(no agitator/feed) for a few moments and try to free
blockage.
C. Check insulation hose and blower hoses on ma-
chine for damage. Check connections. Tighten
hose clamps to eliminate air leakage.
D. Check for misaligned agitator tines.
E. Disconnect power from unit. Inspect airlock seals
and plates for damage or wear. Refer to page 16 and
17 of General Maintenance and follow instructions
for replacing seals.
F. Check for proper shredder direction. (See page 15
of Mechanical Settings.)
A. Reduce air into system by decreasing blower con-
trol setting and opening slidegate.
B. Use internal wetting system.
Problem
1) Loud knocking sound.
2) Poor output or uneven flow through the hose.
3) Too much dust on open blow.