8FP FLOOR PLANER SERIES OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV #2 (05/28/09) PAGE 45
EXCESSIVE JUMPING ON THE WORK SURFACE
Excessive cutting depth for the feed/travel rate. Raise
the flail drum and make multiple, shallow passes
instead. Reduce the feed/travel rate. See
OPERATING THE FLOOR PLANER ON THE JOB
SITE.
Engine/Flail RPM too low. Reset engine speed. See
OPERATING THE FLOOR PLANER ON THE JOB
SITE.
ACCELERATED V-BELT WEAR
Misaligned and/or improperly tensioned pulleys.
Readjust pulleys and V-belt. See SERVICE section.
Worn pulleys. Replace pulleys as required. See
INSTALLING A REPLACEMENT V-BELT OR
PULLEY.
Improper V-Belt. Replace with a P/N 29020-056
3VX335 V-belt or equivalent. See INSTALLING A
REPLACEMENT V-BELT OR PULLEY.
Bent driveshaft. See CHECKING DRIVESHAFT RUN
OUT.
V-belt rubbing on the work surface. Inspect the belt
guard bumper for wear. Repair or replace the guard as
necessary. Readjust cutting height. Remove excess
loose material from the work surface. See
OPERATING THE FLOOR PLANER ON THE JOB
SITE.
ACCELERATED BEARING WEAR AND/OR
FAILURE
Misaligned and/or improperly tensioned pulleys.
Readjust pulleys and V-belt. See SERVICE section.
Bent driveshaft. See CHECKING DRIVESHAFT RUN
OUT.
Improper lubrication. See LUBRICATION
REQUIREMENTS.
UNEVEN CUTTING ACTION
Excessive material build-up on the wheel face
surfaces. Remove the material.
Excessive caster wheel bearing wear. Replace the
caster.
Excessive front or rear axle wear. Replace the
appropriate axle assembly. See ALIGNING THE
FRONT AND REAR CASTER WHEELS.
Front and rear caster wheels are not properly aligned.
See ALIGNING THE FRONT AND REAR CASTER
WHEELS.
Flails and/or spacer washers are too tight on the drum.
Remove and/or replace flails and spacer washers.
See FLAIL DRUM RODS.
Mixing new and worn flails. Remove and replace with
flails of the same, approximate diameter. See FLAIL
DRUM RODS.