Hawk Industries Hawkjaw Sr. Manual 100K-2GSR Serial Numbers 101 to 120 - Manual (Page 70)

Trouble Shooting
70 Troubleshooting
Spinner
Performance Drill pipe does not rotate down
to the shoulder, or Spinner
performance and speed not up
to par. (cont.)
HawkJaw performance and
speed not up to par.
Check that the hydraulic filter element is not
completely full of contaminants. If the red
indicator button on the hydraulic filter body
pops up, change the filter element. See Filter
Maintenance.
Check the lead-in pressure and tank lines for any
obstructions. Also check the quick disconnects
HawkJaw
Performance
The filter element is clogged. Replace the
filter element. See Maintenance & Repair.
The air pressure is low. Increase the air
pressure to the HawkJaw. See Installation.
Check to make sure the hydraulic power
unit is producing 2500 psi at 20-35 gpm.
Check to make sure the hydraulic power
unit
pressure
compensator setting is at 2500 psi.
Check that the drill pipe connections are
within API tolerance.
The Drive Roller Sprocket Bearings are
worn out. Replace the Drive Roller
Sprocket Bearings. See Maintenance &
Repair.
On long drill pipe tool joints of 10" or more it
may be neccessary to remove the top wrench
heel die when breaking out drill pipe or the bottom
wrench heel die holder win making up drill pipe.
To do this first remove the quick release pin and
slide out die. Make sure to grease the die holder
when replacing.
The Drive Rollers are worn out. If the Drive
Roller Groove is no longer visible, replace the
Drive Rollers. See Maintenance & Repair.
The Bottom Drive Shaft Flange Bearing is worn
out. Replace the Flange Bearing. See Drawings.
The Reducer is worn out. If properly lubri-
cated, the reducer is a long term wear item. If
all other rotating members on the spinner work,
inspect the gears and bearings in the reducer for
wear. Replace where necessary. See Drawings.
The Drive motor is worn out. With filtered hy-
draulic fluid through a Hawk approved filter, the
Drive motor is a long term wear item. If all
other rotating members on the spinner work,
inspect the rotating group, bearings and seals
for wear. Replace where necessary. See Draw-
ings.
Problem Remedy