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Fault Finding
Slew Motor and Gearbox

Slew Motor and Gearbox

Fault Possible Cause Action

Motor does not turn
Insufficient torque
Abnormal noise
Oil leakage at housing joint face
Oil leakage at pinion gear
Delay in starting
Excessive heat generation
Relief valve pressure too low or faulty Renew the relief valve
Motor has too much internal leakage Renew the motor assembly
Motor has burned inner parts Renew the motor assembly
Reduction gears damaged Renew the gears
Overload Remove the overload
Relief valve pressure too low or faulty Renew the relief valve
Motor has too much internal leakage Renew the motor assembly
Motor has burned inner parts Renew the motor assembly
Reduction gears damaged Renew the gears
Bearings damaged Renew the bearings
Cavitation noise due to insufficient flow Check oil level and pipework
Motor has damaged sliding parts Renew the motor assembly
Reduction gears damaged Renew the gears
Bearings damaged Renew the bearings
Pinion gear damaged Renew pinion
Damaged `O' rings Renew `O' rings
Loose bolts Re-tighten
Damaged oil seal Renew oil seal
Relief valve pressure too low or faulty Renew the relief valve
Check valve internal leakage Renew check valve
Motor has burned or damaged sliding Renew the motor assembly
parts
Reduction gears damaged Renew the gears
Bearings damaged Renew the bearings

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