Review the troubleshooting procedures in this section if a problem develops with your machine. If you need
replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support.
Note: Please gather the
serial number and manufacture date of your machine before calling.
Model T31681 (Mfd. Since 12/19)
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SECTION 8: SERVICE
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Machine does
not start or power
supply breaker trips
immediately after
startup.
1. Wheel cover limit switch engaged/at fault.
2. Incorrect power supply voltage or circuit
size.
3. Power supply circuit breaker tripped or fuse
blown.
4. Contactor not energized/at fault.
5. Wiring broken, disconnected, or corroded.
6. ON/OFF switch at fault.
7. Motor at fault.
1. Close wheel cover/replace switch.
2. Ensure correct power supply voltage and circuit
size.
3. Ensure circuit is sized correctly and free of shorts.
4. Test all legs for power; replace as necessary.
5. Fix broken wires or disconnected/corroded
connections (
Page 28).
6. Replace switch.
7. Test/repair/replace.
Machine stalls or is
underpowered.
1. Meat/bone crooked during feed.
2. Fence loose or misadjusted.
3. Machine undersized for task.
4. Blade undersized for task.
5. Blade slipping on wheels.
6. Run capacitor at fault.
7. Contactor not energized/at fault.
8. Motor at fault.
1. Straighten or replace meat/bone.
2. Adjust fence.
3. Reduce feed rate or depth of cut.
4. Use correct blade.
5. Adjust blade tracking and tension (
Page 18).
6. Test/repair/replace.
7. Test all legs for power; replace as necessary.
8. Test/repair/replace.
Machine has
vibration or noisy
operation.
1. Motor or component loose.
2. Motor fan rubbing on fan cover.
3. Motor mount loose/broken.
4. Feet not adjusted properly.
5. Blade weld at fault/teeth broken.
6. Motor bearings at fault.
1. Replace damaged or missing bolts/nuts or tighten if
loose.
2. Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan.
3. Tighten/replace.
4. Adjust feet to stabilize machine (
Page 13).
5. Replace blade (
Page 16).
6. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft
requires bearing replacement.
Motor & Electrical
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