Section 8: service, Troubleshooting – Grizzly G0696X User Manual
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g0605X1-6X1, g0696X-97X (mfg. 8/11+)
Troubleshooting
troubleshooting
symptom
possible Cause
possible solution
motor does not
start.
1. switch disabling lock installed.
2. motor connection wired incorrectly.
3. Contactor not energized/has poor contacts.
4. Break or short in wiring; or loose
connections.
5. power supply switched off/has incorrect
voltage.
6. thermal overload relay in mag switch
tripped.
7. start capacitor has blown (g0605X1/
g0696X only).
8. Centrifugal switch at fault (g0605X1/
g0696X only).
9. machine wired out of phase (g0606X1/
g0697X only).
10. phase converter (if used) wild wire connected
wrong (g0606X1/g0697X only).
1. remove switch disabling lock.
2. Wire motor correctly (refer to inside junction box
cover or manual).
3. test all legs for power, test field coil and replace if at
fault.
4. trace/replace broken or corroded wires; fix loose
connections.
5. switch power supply on/verify voltage.
6. Allow relay/motor to cool. if necessary, press reset
button inside switch.
7. test/replace if at fault.
8. Adjust/replace centrifugal switch.
9. swap two power incoming power leads (see
page
12).
10. Connect wild wire to line without transformer or
sensitive electronics.
machine operates in
reverse.
1. power connections wired out of phase
(g0606X1/g0697X only).
1. swap two incoming power leads (see
page 12).
machine
has
excessive vibration
or noise.
1. slight blade wobble.
2. Arbor nut is loose/obstructed by debris.
3. Arbor pulley loose.
4. loose tilt handwheel.
5. Casting at fault.
6. motor fan rubbing on fan cover.
7. motor mounting loose.
8. Belt worn or damaged.
9. Belt(s) slapping cover.
10. pulley loose or not in alignment; shaft bent.
11. machine incorrectly mounted on floor.
12. Arbor bearings at fault.
13. motor bearings worn or damaged.
1. Use a blade stabilizer.
2. remove and clean, then tighten arbor nut.
3. retighten/replace arbor pulley with shaft and thread
locking liquid.
4. tighten the tilt handwheel lock knob.
5. trunnion/geared bearing housing is loose or cracked;
tighten or replace.
6. Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose or damaged
fan.
7. tighten mounting bolts/nuts; use thread locking
fluid.
8. replace belt (see
page 76).
9. tighten belt(s).
10. replace worn pulley, key, and shaft, and realign.
11. level/shim base; tighten/adjust mounting hardware
or feet.
12. replace arbor housing bearings; replace arbor.
13. replace motor bearings or replace motor.
SEcTION 8: SERvIcE
Review the troubleshooting and 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 at (570) 546-9663.
Note: Please gather the serial number and manufacture date of your machine before calling.