Troubleshooting (screed) – Multiquip WRS5200 (ORIGINAL COPY) User Manual
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wrs5200 hydraulic roller screed • operaTion manual — rev. #1 (10/22/10) — page 55
Table 6. screed Troubleshooting
symptom
possible problem
solution
Engine running rough or not at all
Kill switch malfunction
Make sure that the killl switch is
functioning properly. Replace switch if
necessary.
Fuel
Look at the fuel system. Make sure
there is fuel being supplied to the
engine. Check to ensure the fuel filter
is not clogged.
Other problems
Consult engine manufacturer’s
manual.
Safety kill switch not functioning
Loose wire connections
Check wiring. Replace as necessary.
Bad contacts
Replace switch.
Lights not working
Wiring
Check all electrical connections,
including the master on/off switch,
and check to see if the wiring is
in good condition with no shorts.
Replace as necessary.
Lights
Check to see if light bulbs are still
good. Replace if broken.
Strike tubes are not turning
Strike tube motor has come out of the
motor mount
Check to see if the pin which holds
the strike tube motor on the end of
the strike tube has broken or come
out..
Loose strike tube motor coupling
The strike tube motor coupling may
have lost the keystock.
Low hydraulic oil
Check the sight gauge on the side of
the hydraulic tank for fluid level. Fill as
necessary..
Drive tubes are not turning
Valve not engaged
On the power unit, the three position
valve should be in the “screed
operation” position.
Low hydraulic oil
Check the sight gauge on the side of
the hydraulic tank for fluid level. Fill as
necessary.
One side of drive tubes will not turn
Broken drive chain
Unbolt chain guard and check drive
chain. Replace as necessary.
When turning the iginition switch,
nothing happens
Low battery
Charge battery
Kill switch is down
The kill switch should be in the “up”
position for key switch to function
properly.
Loose wire connections
Check wiring. Replace as necessary.
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