Sterling SXS Series Problem, Possible Cause, Possible Remedy, BJ5-620, Troubleshooting, 55 of

Problem	Possible Cause	Possible Remedy
	Too much feed material.	Reduce grinding material in-
		feed.
		Clean screen, check
	Screen blocked.	condition, select larger
		screen perforation if
		necessary.
		Check V-belt tension and
	V-belts slip.	condition. Re-tighten or
		replace if necessary.
	Knife condition.	Check knives and re-
		sharpen or replace if
		necessary.
	Cutting gap.	Check cutting gap and set
		following the instructions in
		this manual.
Machine blocks or switches
	Discharge blocked.	Check if discharge conveyor
itself off		belt is running.
		• Check limit switch for
		defective contact.
	Current failure.	• Check electrical
		connection.
		• Tighten limit switch if
		necessary.
	Fuse too small.	Fit larger fuse only after
		consulting the service
		department.
	Rotational direction of rotor.	Check motor and reverse
		polarity if necessary.
	Rotor speed.	Change rotor speed only
		after consulting the
		service department.
		Check and sharpen if
	Knife condition.	needed following the
		instructions provided in this
		manual.
	Protruding bed knife.	Consult the service
		department.
Rotor does not grip bulky
		Fit underlay plates below
material.
		knife holders.
	Knives not aggressive
	enough.

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