TROUBLESHOOTING FEED PROBLEMS ON THE THROUGH FEED MOULDER - CAUSED BY MACHINE
PROBABLE CAUSE	HOW TO CORRECT
Guides misaligned.	Realign the side guides.
Bed plates misaligned.	Realign the bed plates.
Feed works worn.	Repair or replace worn parts.
Feedrolls worn.	Replace or sharpen feedrolls.
Improper feedrolls.	Use the correct feedrolls for the material being run.
Hopper worn.	Repair or replace worn parts.
Overloads kicked out.	Check amp readings. Replace worn overloads. Repair or replace bad motors.
Spindle belts slipping.	Check the tension of the spindle belt.
Bed lubricator not working.	Repair, clean or fill bed lubricator.
Feedrolls not set at the same height.	All infeed rolls should be the same height from the bed plates.
Holddown not parallel to the bed.	Use a dial indicator to set the holddown shoe parallel to the bed plate.
Worn spindle bearings.	Repair or replace spindle unit.
Low incoming air pressure.	Check air system. Upgrade if necessary.
Worn spindle belts.	Replace worn spindle belt.
Grooved bed misaligned.	Align the grooved bed plates using the right hand groove.
Patterned holddown twisted.	Position the patterned holddown when a finished part is under the holddown.
Clogged or inadequate dust system.	Repair or upgrade dust system.