Simpson SPEEDMULLER User manual

SPEEDMULLER®
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
DO NOT attempt to ENTER or reach into the machine or to perform
any servicing or repairs UNLESS THE MACHINE HAS BEEN PUT IN
ITS ZERO MECHANICAL STATE (ZMS), as instructed in this manual.
Make sure the Safety pages in this manual have been read and are understood by all personnel involved.
Heed all Danger, Warning Caution Notes in each Sections.
For Reference Only: Please reference the OEM manual for proper maintenance on equipment. A replacement manual can
be ordered through the Simpson Technologies Parts Department
TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
SPEEDMULLOR®
WON’T RUN
Problems with power supply to the Speedmullor®.
Speedmullor® not energized properly.
Gear case lubrication system clogged or failed
Speedmullor® is overloaded.
Check that power supply is as specied for your Speed-
mullor®.
Use correct starting procedure. See Sections 3 through
6 in this manual.
Check lubrication pump; check condition of other system
components such as no ow switch, lters and strainers.
See Section 14
Eliminate cause of overloading. See following “Trouble”.
MOTOR
OVERLOADING
Excess sand dropping into the Speedmullor®.
Incomplete discharge because of small receiving hopper.
Incomplete discharge because of faulty door operation.
Bowl bottom dirty.
Sand under crosshead because of worn, bent or broken
underside plows.
Plows are touching bowl bottom or side liners.
Worn bearings.
Wrong lubricant.
Use proper procedure. See Section 3.
Use proper procedure, suitable hopper. See Section 13.
Repair and/or adjust door and linkage. See Section 13.
Use proper preventive maintenance procedures to keep
the bowl bottom clean. See Section 15.
Repair or replace plow(s). See Section 8.
Adjust plows. See Section 8.
Replace bearings. See Section 7, 9 and 14.
Change gear case oil. See Section 14.
TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
GEAR CASE
OVERHEATING
Motor overloading or problem with lubrication or
procedures.
Too much oil or too little in gear case.
Wrong lubricant in gear case.
Recommended oil change interval not followed.
Refer to causes and remedies associated with the
preceding troubles.
Drain or add oil to correct level. See Sect. 14 and 15.
Change gear case oil. See Section 14, chart 17A
Use correct oil change intervals. See Section 14.

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TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
NOISE AND
VIBRATION
Worn bearings.
Dragging plows.
Lack of lubricant.
Incorrect lubricant.
Replace bearings. See Section 7, 9 and 14.
Adjust plows. See Section 8.
Add oil to correct level. See Section 14 and 15.
Change gear case oil. See Sections 14 and 15.
DISCHARGE TOO
SLOW
Plows incorrectly set.
Dirty bowl bottom.
Air leakage from cylinder or valve, causing door to
open slowly.
Adjust plows. See Section 8.
Use correct preventive maintenance procedures. See
Section 15.
Repair or replace cylinder or valves. See Sections 13
and 22.
EXCESSIVE LINER
WEARS
Plows incorrectly set.
Excessive scrap in sand.
Inadequate Flush water
Adjust plows. See Section 8.
Use clean sand. See Section 3.
Adjust Flush water
EXCESSIVE PLOW
WEARS
Plows incorrectly set. Adjust plows. See Section 8.
WHEEL DOES NOT
ROTATE FREELY ON
ITS AXIS
Bearings are dirty or worn.
Recommended lubricant not used.
Lack of lubricant.
Replace bearings. See Section 7.
Clean bearing; apply correct lubricant. See Section 7.
Add lubricant. See Section 7.
TIRES
GOUGED –
NOT WEARING
EVENLY
Plows incorrectly set.
Material buildup on crosshead.
Adjust plows. See Section 8.
Use recommended procedures to prevent recurrence.
See Sections 3 and 15.
TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
WATER LEAKAGE Pipes, water ring and hose are rusted or damaged.
Discharge door not sealing properly.
Discharge door liner is worn.
Repair water addition system; use proper preventive
maintenance procedures to prevent recurrence. See
Section 18.
Adjust discharge door. See Section 13.
Install new liner(s). See Section 10.
WATER METER DOES
NOT OPERATE
CORRECTLY
No change in reading.
Meter is dirty (no strainer used).
Nutating-and-disc piston is damaged.
Water pressure is too low.
Repair or replace meter. See Section 27.
Disassemble and clean the water meter. Use strainer
to prevent recurrence. See Section 27.
Repair or replace water meter. See Section 26 & 27.
Provide sufcient water pressure. See Section 18.
WATER METER
BROKEN
Effect of water hammer (no riser installed.)
Water pressure too high
Repair or replace water meter. Install riser to prevent
recurrence. See Section 26 and 27.
Repair or replace water meter. Use recommended
water pressure to prevent recurrence. See Section 18.
OIL LEAKAGE AT
HIGH SPEED INPUT
SHAFT
Too much or incorrect lubricant.
Worn seals.
Change gear case oil. See Section 14.
Install new seals. See Section 14.
OIL PUMP COOLER
IS NOT RUNNING
Worn or damaged oil lines
Dirty strainer lter
Dirty magnetic separator
Worn or damaged oil pump assembly
Replace worn or damaged lines
Clean V-strainer; replace lter
Clean magnetic separator
Replace or rebuild pump; repair or replace motor.
See Section 9 and 14.