5
Troubleshooting and repairs
This product has been developed and assembled using the best individu-
al components available. It is designed to give longevity and high perfor-
mance. If spare parts are used during the life of this product, please ensure
that they are genuine Heiniger parts. Failure to use genuine Heiniger spares
may reduce the performance of this precision engineered product and will
void any warranty claim.
5.1
Introduction
WARNING!
The following troubleshooting guide will aid in determining prob-
lems and offer a solution.
For information on authorised service points, see chapter "7 Con-
tact address".
An authorised service agent is to be contacted in the event of
malfunctions that are not contained in this manual.
5.2
Troubleshooting
5.2.1 Sheep shearing head
Malfunction
The upper blade does
not move across the full
bearing surface.
Top blade does not move
Shearing pressure adjust-
ment knob automatically
releases.
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Translation of the original operating instructions / Shearing machine
Cause
Retaining spring broken.
Eccentric shaft and/or ball
and/or swivelling fork worn
out
Bearings heavily worn
Faulty gear Z30 black
(Fig. 1a, item 8)
Faulty reduction gear in
motor unit
Eccentric shaft is broken
or bent
Ball is missing.
Circlip missing (Fig. 1a,
item 4)
Threaded insert is loose.
Rectification
Notify customer service
Replace gear
Notify customer service
Replace circlip and fit so
that the shearing pressure
adjustment knob can be easily
turned to tighten and clamped
to loosen
Seal threaded bush using
"Loctite" or a similar product