Great Plains PFC2000 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 41)

Troubleshooting 39
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Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
No Flow
(Pump Lines 1, 2 or 3)
and Gauge Reads zero
Closed Valve(s)
Check planter inlet, cart hose outlet,
tank discharge/outlet, pump inlet selec-
tor (PFC2000 only)
Disconnected control cable or seed
monitor not configured
Check control cable. Use seed monitor
menus to confirm that cart clutch and
manifold valves are detected and config-
ured.
“Fert.Pump” switch off Turn switch on (up).
Seed monitor not configured to deliver
fertilizer.
Review menus.
Tank empty Refill tank
Failed electric clutch
If planting cannot wait for repairs, lock-
up clutch until it can be repaired or
replaced.
Tank contents have gelled, coagulated
or frozen If warming does not improve flow, drain
tank(s) and refill.
Failed/stuck manifold valve Repair or replace valve.
Broken drive chain Repair or replace chain
Failed pump See pump manual
No Flow
(400 Gallon line 6)
Closed valve(s)
Check planter gauge line inlet, cart hose
outlet, and tank outlet selector
Tank empty Refill tank
Tank contents have gelled, coagulated
or frozen If warming does not improve flow, drain
tank(s) and refill.
No Pressure Reading
or Erratic Reading
(Pump Line)
Closed valve(s)
Check planter gauge line inlet, cart hose
outlet
Gauge is correct Review “No Flow” troubleshooting items
Air in line can cause erratic reading.
Loosen fitting at gauge and plant until
fertilizer emerges there.
Failed gauge Replace gauge
Tank contents have gelled, coagulated
or frozen If warming does not improve flow, drain
tank(s) and refill.