3 troubleshooting – Kinze 3600 Lift and Rotate Planter Rev. 7/14 User Manual
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TM
Model 3600
M0236-01
Rev. 7/11
7-3
Troubleshooting
PISTON PUMP
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Pump hard or impossible to
prime.
Valves fouled or in wrong place.
Inspect and clean valves.
Air leak in suction line.
Repair leak.
Pump set too low.
Adjust pump setting.
Packing washers worn out.
Replace.
Low metering.
Valves fouled or in wrong place.
Inspect and clean valves.
Air leak in suction line.
Repair leak.
Pump set too low.
Adjust pump setting.
Broken valve spring.
Replace spring.
Over meters.
Broken discharge valve spring.
Replace spring.
Trash under valves.
Inspect and clean valves.
Improper rate setting.
Adjust pump setting.
Leaks through when stopped.
Broken discharge valve spring.
Replace spring.
Trash under valves.
Inspect and clean valves.
Fertilizer solution leaking
under stuffing box.
Packing washers worn out.
Replace.
Pump using excessive oil.
Oil seals or O-ring worn and leaking.
Replace.
Pump operates noisily.
Crankcase components worn
excessively.
Inspect and replace if necessary.
PTO PUMP DRIVE AND OIL COOLER OPTION
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Pump is squealing.
Lack of oil to pump.
Check for plugged suction strainer.
Check oil level.
Oil temperature is high.
Low oil level.
Check oil level and add as required.
Desired fan speed cannot be achieved.
Low oil level.
Check oil level and add as required.
Plugged filter.
Check and change as required.