Troubleshooting Fluid Coupling

Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

Abnormal
starting cycle
Oil level either to high
or low
Check Oil level and rectify as required with
correct grade oil as specified by the
manufacturer
Driven machine
does not reach
full speed
Incorrect Oil level
Check Oil level, and fill to specified level with
correct grade of oil as specified by the
manufacturer.

Resistance in the
Driven machine
Remove resistance form system
Motor Stalling or
not getting to
speed
Coupling overfilled
Check coupling oil level and rectify as
required.

tar to Delta Change
over to late
Changeover should be no more than !
seconds

"otor electrically or
mechanically damaged
Check condition of the motor. In stall condition
check the motor amps being drawn. Check
against fluid coupling rating.
Overheating #ow Oil #evel
Check Oil level, and fill to specified level with
correct grade of oil as specified by the
manufacturer.
Incorrect $rade of Oil
Remove oil, flush with suitable fluid, and
replace to specified level with correct grade of
oil as specified by the manufacturer.

%locked &entilation
holes in the coupling
guard.
Clean out ventilation holes
Resistance in Driven Remove resistance from the system
"achine
Fusible Plug
Failure
"achine stalled
Clear stall, refill the coupling to the specified
level with the correct grade of oil as specified
by the manufacturer. 'it new fusible plug
sourced from the original coupling
manufacturer.
#ow Oil level
Identify reason for low oil level. Refill the
coupling to specified level with the correct
grade of oil as specified by the manufacturer.
'it new fusible plug sourced from the original
coupling manufacturer
Incorrect $rade of Oil
Remove oil, flush with suitable fluid, and
replace to specified level with correct grade of
oil as specified by the manufacturer. 'it new
fusible plug sourced for the original coupling
manufacturer.
Vibration "isalignment Re(align coupling to manufacturers tolerances

Connecting Couplings
loose)worn)broken
Check the integrity of the connection coupling.
Rectify as required. Re(align coupling to
manufacturers tolerances.
%edplate loose
Check bedplate for security and)or suitability for
use. Rectify as required. Re(align coupling to
manufacturers tolerances.

%ent motor)driven
machine shafts
Check motor, driven machine shafts for
concentricity. Rectify as required. Re(align
coupling to manufacturers tolerances
%earing damage
Identify damage, and rectify as required. Re(
align coupling to manufacturers tolerances