Owner's manual

WHEATHEART - PORTABLE DRIVE OVER PIT 8. TROUBLESHOOTING
10" & 13"
30686 R0 39
8. Troubleshooting
The following table lists the causes and solutions to some potential problems you
may encounter in operating your hydraulic or electric Portable Pit.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
None of the
augers turn.
• oil is bypassed to the
wheel lift cylinder
• move the circuit selector valve to the centre neutral position
• no hydraulic flow is
coming from the power
source
• ensure the correct hydraulic lever is engaged
• hydraulic power source must be started
• electric motor not func-
tioning
• check that overheat protection on motor has not been
thrown
• check that breaker has not been thrown on supply line
• have licensed electrician check wiring
All of the
augers run
backwards.
• oil flow is in the wrong
direction
• switch direction of flow from hydraulic power source –
either by reversing lever or by switching hose connections
• electric motor is wired
backwards
• have a licensed electrician check and repair wiring
One, but not
all, augers
have stopped.
• drive chain broken or
disconnected
• check the drive chain; repair or replace
• obstruction in the
auger
• identify and remove obstruction
Augers are
noisy
• auger shaft bolts are
loose or damaged
• tighten or replace bolts
• auger shaft is bent • repair or replace auger
• flighting is damaged
Low material
augering rate.
• hydraulic flow is too
low
• increase rpm of hydraulic pump
• increase flow rate from hydraulic power source
• ensure hydraulic system meets flow and pressure specifi-
cation requirements
• inadequate material
flow from truck
• increase flow of material
• uneven material distri-
bution in hopper
• keep hopper full
• ensure truck is dumping in the centre of the hopper
• flow into the auger
intake is restricted
• clear grating of obstructions
• material too wet or
heavy
• unloading rates are for dry grain
• flighting is worn • repair or replace as required
• leaky motor seals • service the hydraulic motor
Ramps diffi-
cult to lift.
• assist springs not
installed
• install springs per Section 3.2.
• ramps binding in tabs • check for damage; repair as required
• obstruction between
ramp and ground
• remove obstruction
• springs improperly
installed
• install springs per Section 3.2.