Taylor 8756 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Model 8756
Troubleshooting Guide
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3. Product is too stiff. a. Insufficient mix in the freezing
cylinder.
a. Refer to problem #2.
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b. Improper priming procedures. b. Drain the freezing cylinder and reprime
the machine.
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c. Out-of-date mix. c. Use fresh mix. 6-12
d. Viscosity control is set too cold. d. Contact a Taylor service technician. - - -
4. Product is too soft. a. Worn scraper blades. a. Replace scraper blades regularly. 9-1
b. Dirty condensers or air filters on 
air-cooled machines.
b. Clean monthly.
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c. Inadequate water supply on 
water-cooled machines.
c. Check the water supply. Check water
lines for leaks or kinks.
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d. Inadequate airspace around 
air-cooled machines.
d. Allow adequate room for airflow across
the condensers. Minimum of 
3 in. (76 mm) clearance on all sides. Do
not obstruct the air discharge on top. 
Provide 12 in. (305 mm) clearance on
top of freezer.
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e. Viscosity control is set too warm. e. Contact a Taylor service technician. - - -
5. Mix in the mix cabinet is
too warm.
a. Warm mix was placed in the tank. a. Mix added to the mix tank should be
below 40°F (4.4°C).
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b. The mix cabinet door was left open. b. The door must be kept closed. 6-13
c. The mix cabinet door gasket is not
sealing.
c. Repair or replace gasket.
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d. Dirty mix cabinet condenser or air
filter.
d. Clean monthly.
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e. The mix cabinet refrigeration
system needs adjustment.
e. Contact a Taylor service technician.
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6. Mix in the mix cabinet is
too cold.
a. The mix cabinet refrigeration
system needs adjustment.
a. Contact a Taylor service technician.
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7. Excessive mix leakage
from the bottom of the
door spout.
a. Worn, missing, or incorrect O-ring
on the draw valve.
a. Check the O-rings. 
(Replace every 3 months.)
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b. Improper lubrication on the draw
valve O-rings.
b. Lubricate properly.
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8. Excessive mix leakage
into the rear drip pan.
a. Worn or missing driveshaft seal. a. Install or replace the seal. 6-1/9-1
b. Improper lubrication of the
driveshaft.
b. Lubricate properly.
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c. Worn rear shell bearing. c. Contact a Taylor service technician to
replace the rear shell bearing.
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d. The gearbox is out of alignment. d. Contact a Taylor service technician to
align the gearbox.
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9. The driveshaft is stuck in
the gearbox coupling.
a. Rounded corners on hex end of
driveshaft or gear coupling.
a. Replace damaged component.
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b. The gearbox is out of alignment. b. Contact a Taylor service technician to
align the gearbox.
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Problem Probable Cause Remedy
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Taylor 8756 Specifications

General

Brand	Taylor
Model	8756
Category	Ice Cream Maker
Language	English