3000STOPR005810R082503
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM: MOTOR RUNS, BUT REEL AND AUGERS DO NOT TURN
| CAUSE | SOLUTION |
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| SHEAR BOLT ON PTO DRIVELINE HAS SHEARED | Replace with Same Grade and size shear bolt. Do not us any |
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| bolt other than a Gr 5 see PTO driveline setup for more information. |
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| If problem persists, call Kuhn Knight Inc. Service Dept. |
| BELTS ARE SLIPPING | Adjust or replace belts as outlined in “INSPECTION AND |
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| ADJUSTMENT” section. If problem persists, call Kuhn Knight Inc. |
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| BROKEN CHAIN | Make sure that mixer is not overloaded. Replace broken chain. |
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| A spliced chain will not be as strong as a new chain and may |
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| break in another place. Be sure to inspect bearings, bearing |
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| mounts, and shafts for any damage caused by excessive |
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| pressure |
| PROBLEM: SEAL LEAKING ON UPPER AUGER | |
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| CAUSE | SOLUTION |
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| BOLTS MAY HAVE WORKED LOOSE ON SEAL RETAINER | Tighten or replace bolts |
| SEAL IS DAMAGED | Replace Seal |
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| PROBLEM: SEAL LEAKING ON INPUT SHAFT | |
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| CAUSE | SOLUTION |
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| OIL BATH IS OVERFILLED | The oil level in the sealed drive compartment should be main- |
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| tained at the “oil level” plug on the drive compartment housing. |
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| This allows the oil to be thrown onto all the other chains inside |
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| the drive compartment. |
| SEAL IS DAMAGED | Replace Seal |
| PROBLEM: EXCESSIVE CHAIN NOISE | |
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| CAUSE | SOLUTION |
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| MISALIGNED SPROCKETS | Check sprockets for worn edges of teeth. Use a straight edge to |
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| verify the alignment of the sprockets. |
| WORN SPROCKET AND OR CHAIN | Inspect sprockets and chains. Replace if excessively worn. |
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| PROBLEM: FEED IS SEPARATING AS IT DISCHARGES FROM THE MIXER DOOR | |
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| CAUSE | SOLUTION |
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| DOOR IS OPEN LESS THAN HALF WAY | Hay mixed in the load will separate from the grain if the dis- |
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| charge door is not open at least half way. Additional flow control |
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| plates may be required. |
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