Multiquip 8FP Series Manuel D’Utilisation

 

 

 

EXCESSIVE JUMPING ON THE WORK SURFACE 
Excessive cutting depth for the feed/travel rate. Raise 
the flail drum and make multiple, shallow passes 
instead. Reduce the feed/travel rate. See 
OPERATING THE FLOOR PLANER ON THE JOB 
SITE. 
 
Engine/Flail RPM too low. Reset engine speed. See 
OPERATING THE FLOOR PLANER ON THE JOB 
SITE. 
 
ACCELERATED V-BELT WEAR 
Misaligned  and/or improperly tensioned pulleys. 

 

Readjust pulleys and V-belt. See  SERVICE section. 
 
Worn pulleys. Replace pulleys as required. See 
INSTALLING A REPLACEMENT V-BELT OR 
PULLEY. 
 
Improper V-Belt. Replace with a P/N 29020-056 
3VX335 V-belt or equivalent. See INSTALLING A 
REPLACEMENT V-BELT OR PULLEY. 
Bent driveshaft. See CHECKING DRIVESHAFT RUN 
OUT. 
 
V-belt rubbing on the work surface. Inspect the belt 
guard bumper for wear. Repair or replace the guard as 
necessary. Readjust cutting height. Remove excess 
loose material from the work surface. See 
OPERATING THE FLOOR PLANER ON THE JOB 
SITE. 
 
ACCELERATED BEARING WEAR AND/OR 
FAILURE 
Misaligned  and/or improperly tensioned pulleys. 
Readjust pulleys and V-belt. See SERVICE section. 
 
Bent driveshaft. See CHECKING DRIVESHAFT RUN 
OUT. 
 
Improper lubrication. See LUBRICATION 
REQUIREMENTS. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
UNEVEN CUTTING ACTION 
Excessive material build-up on the wheel face 
surfaces. Remove the material. 
 
Excessive caster wheel bearing wear. Replace the 
caster. 
 
Excessive front or rear  axle wear. Replace the 
appropriate  axle  assembly. See ALIGNING THE 
FRONT AND REAR CASTER WHEELS. 
 
Front and rear caster wheels are not properly aligned. 
See ALIGNING THE FRONT AND REAR CASTER 
WHEELS. 
Flails and/or spacer washers are too tight on the drum. 
Remove  and/or replace flails  and spacer washers. 
See FLAIL DRUM RODS. 
 
Mixing new and worn flails. Remove and replace with 
flails of the same,  approximate diameter. See FLAIL 
DRUM RODS.