Taylor 161 - General Troubleshooting Guide

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Troubleshooting
Model 161
General Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
1. No product is being
dispensed.
Low on mix. The MIX OUT light is
on.
Add mix to the mix hopper
The power switch is in the OFF
position.
Place the power switch to the ON
position and press the AUTO key.
Beater motor is out on reset. Allow the beater motor to cool.
Place the power switch to the
OFF position. Press the reset
button firmly. Place the power
switch to the ON position and
press the WASH key. Open the
side access panel and observe
that the drive shaft is turning
CLOCKWISE as viewed from the
front of the unit. Press the AUTO
key to return to the AUTO mode.
Incorrect usage of the mix feed
tube.
Follow the correct feed tube
procedures and use of air orifice.
2. The product is too thick. Improper priming procedures. Drain the freezing cylinder and
re-prime the unit.
The viscosity control is set too
cold.
Adjust t he viscosity.
3. The product is too soft. Thedrawrateissettoofast. Adjustthedrawrateto5-7-1/2
oz. (142 g. - 213 g.) of product by
weight every 10 seconds.
Outdrawing the capacity of the
freezing cylinder.
The continuous draw rate is
approximately 15 cones.
There is inadequate air space
around the unit.
A minimum of 6” (15.2 cm) of
clearance around all sides is
required.
Dirty condenser or air filters on air
cooled units.
Clean regularly.
Inadequate water supply on water
cooled units.
Check the water supply. Check
the water lines for leaks or kinks.
Bad scraper blades. Replace the scraper blades.
The viscosity control is set too
warm.
Adjust t he viscosity.
Incorrect usage of the mix feed
tube.
Follow the correct feed tube
procedures and use of the air
orifice.