Table 4-1. Troubleshooting - continuedPROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSEREMEDYClutch drags or will3. Tight center plate.Replace center plate.not disengage -continuedClutch overheating1. Clutch slippage.Refer to Mud Pump Clutch Slips.2. Misalignment ofAlign clutch and member.clutch and drivingmember.3. Dirt in driving ringDisassemble and clean.or spider.4. Plates not free onDisassemble and clean, de-burr or re-hub.place defective parts.Clutch noisy1. Pressure plate andDisassemble, clean or replace if de-insulation not fullyfective.disengaging.2. Excessive wear fromRealign clutch and driven member. Re-misalignment or fromfer to Clutch Drags or Will Not Dis-clutch not fully dis-engage.engaging.Mud pump does not1. Clutch slipping.See Mud Pump Clutch Slips symptom,operatepreceding.2. Broken universalInspect universal joints in mud pumpjoint in drive line.drive line. Replace any found defective.3. Internal damage toRemove drive assembly inspection plate.drive assembly.Inspect shafts, sprockets, and drivechains. Replace damaged parts .4. Damage in mudRemove power frame hood. Inspectpump power frame.shafts, sprockets, drive chains and con-necting rods for breakage. Replacedamaged parts.Mud pump operates1. Excessive worn fluidReplace fluid valves and seats.but does not movevalves and seats.mud2. Excessively wornReplace piston cups and cylinder liners.piston cups andcylinder liners.4-3
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