Troubleshooting

Tape Does Not Advance:

1.If the clamp springs have been overly stretched, there will not be enough tension to advance the tape. The springs should be replaced.

2.If the GUIDE BARS are too tight to the roll, the tape will not advance properly. The bars should be positioned so that the tape can advance freely but hold the tape from moving side to side.

3.If the teeth on the clamp are severely worn, there will not be enough force to advance the tape. See Replacement Parts or call your 3M representative.

4.Check to see if the tape releases from itself properly. There should be no adhesive picking from the back side of the tape to the topside of the next layer.

Tape Does Not Cut:

The tape will not cut cleanly if cutting is done while the applicator is in motion. If the knife edges are dull or out of alignment, the knives should be sharpened and adjusted. (See Adjustments.) Clean adhesive buildup from knives. (See Maintenance.)

Shipping

The MMHTA-18 must have the fuel drained prior to shipment in an enclosed area. It is recommended to transport the MMHTA-18 using a utility trailer.

Replacement Parts

The following is a complete listing of available replacement parts for the 18-inch (45.72 cm) wide Motorized Manual Highway Tape Applicator (MMHTA-18). When ordering, please note the “MH-x” number in the right column. A complete description of all parts included for each order entry number is provided. Some parts are not available separately, so take time to find the proper order number that contains all the parts needed.

Alphabetical Listing of Title Items: See the chart on the following page for a complete listing.

Aluminum Roll Assembly

MH-41

Bar Guide Assembly

MH-4

Cartridge Bearing

MH-56

Clamp Assembly

MH-46

Clamp Pivot Shaft

MH-47

Clamp Spring (small)

MH-61

Clamp Spring (large)

MH-10

Clutch Rod Assembly

MH-55

Cutter Bar

MH-45

Cutter Blade - Top

MH-43

Cutter Blade - Bottom

MH-44

Cutter Spring Assembly

MH-14

Drive Axle Assembly

MH-51

Drive V-Belt

MH-57

Engine - 5.5 HP Honda

MH-59

Guide Clamp (front)

MH-12

Guide Clamp (rear)

MH-13

Idler Pulley Assembly

MH-54

Pointer

MH-25

Pointer Assembly

MH-39

Pointer Clamp Assembly

MH-18

Power Transfer Shaft Assembly

MH-53

Roller Chain Assembly

MH-58

Side Frame Connecting Rod

MH-49

Silicone Rubber Roll

MH-50

Stock Roll Shaft

MH-40

Stop Clamp

MH-20

Swivel Caster Assembly

MH-16

Tape Guide

MH-11

Vibration Mount

MH-60

Wheel Assembly

MH-52

NOTE: After locating the proper replacement part, check the following table to see a complete listing of hardware included with each assembly.

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