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MODEL 3680 TROUBLE SHOOTING
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM - FEEDWHEEL YOKE WILL NOT RAISE USING THE RADIO OR TETHER REMOTE CONTROLS:
(All other functions are working)
Possible Cause Possible Solutions
No electrical signal to the solenoid Check for electrical power at the solenoid while
on the control valve. engaging the switch on the remote used to operate
the Feedwheel. If you have electrical power at the
solenoid on the control valve then that means that the
solenoid is faulty. If there isn’t any electrical power
than you will need to refer to the electrical schematic
supplied with the machine to trace the problem. Could
be a broken wire or a faulty relay inside the engine
control panel.
Faulty switch in Remote Control. If using the Radio Remote, Switch to the Tether
Remote and vice versa to determine if the problem
may be in the remote.
PROBLEM - FEEDWHEEL YOKE WILL NOT LOWER USING THE RADIO OR TETHER REMOTE CONTROLS:
(All other functions are working)
Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Manual control valve in the off position. When switching from Manual to Radio/Tether mode
The yoke can not lower in this position. the Feedwheel Yoke valve should immediately move
forward to the float position. If you have electrical power
at the solenoid on the control valve then that means
the solenoid is faulty. If there isn’t any electrical
power than you will need to refer to the electrical
schematic supplied with the machine to trace the
problem. This could be a broken wire or a faulty relay
inside engine control panel.
PROBLEM - AUGER WILL NOT TURN USING THE MANUAL CONTROLS:
(All other hydraulic systems are working)
Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Material wedged or stuck preventing Do not attempt any type of maintenance without first
the augers from turning. disengaging clutch, turning off engine, waiting for the
Cutterhead to come to a complete stop, turning
Battery Disconnect Switch off, and you must have the
ignition key in YOUR possession. Raise Feedwheel
Yoke and install all safety devices, then check around
Augers looking for anything that may have them bound
up. Clean out all debris to free Augers so they may
turn.
Check roller chain on drive motor to Repair or replace roller chain.
make sure it’s still in place.
Check to see if the drive key in the Check motor shaft for damage and replace key.
hydraulic motor shaft has sheared.
Bad bearing or chain sprocket. Move the Infeed Conveyor forward and remove the
access cover. Inspect all bearings and chain
sprockets. Repair or replace as necessary.
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