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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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