TROUBLESHOOTING

If symptoms of poor performance develop, the following chart can be used as a guide to correct the problem.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Compactor Inoperative.

System Flow Valve not operating or

Adjust flow for compactor; flow and

 

adjusted incorrectly.

pressure test attachment circuit or

 

 

compactor flow control, if installed.

 

Seized bearings.

Replace bearings and perform flow

 

 

and pressure tests.

 

 

 

 

Kinked hose.

Replace.

 

Plugged quick-disconnect

Repair or replace.

Rapid bearing failure.

Lack of lubrication.

Lubricate both bearings every 40

 

 

hours.

 

Overspeeding.

Adjust flow for compactor; flow and

 

 

pressure test attachment circuit or

 

 

compactor flow control, if installed.

Rapid shock mount failure.

Excessive down pressure or carrier

Compress shock mounts no more than

 

too large for compactor.

2-2.5 in./51-64 mm during operation.

 

Cold weather operation.

Warm up according to Low-Tempera-

 

 

ture Warmup procedure.

Failure to achieve required compac-

Improper use.

See Operation section of this manual.

tion specifications.

 

 

 

Overspeeding or underspeeding of

Adjust flow for compactor; flow and

 

compactor.

pressure test attachment circuit or

 

 

compactor flow control, if installed.

 

Moisture/soil content incorrect for

Correct condition of soil, or compactor

 

specified density..

specifications are not reasonable for

 

 

conditions.

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