The most common problems – and what to check
Tap a problem to see the quick checks. For the full guide for your model, find your machine below.
Machine won't startFuel, oil, switches and power – the quick checks.
- Petrol/diesel: check there is fuel and that the fuel tap is open.
- Check the engine oil level – many engines will not start when the oil is low.
- Petrol: use the choke on a cold engine and check the engine switch is ON.
- Electric: check the plug, the isolator switch and the circuit breaker at the board.
Meal too coarse or too fineUsually the sieve or worn hammer bits.
- Check you are using the right sieve for the crop (see Specifications).
- Take the sieve out and look for holes, tears or bending – a damaged sieve lets big pieces through.
- Worn, rounded hammer bits grind poorly – check their edges.
Pellets crumble or won't formMix moisture and a warm die fix most cases.
- Your mix is probably too dry – add a little water or molasses and mix well.
- A cold die gives poor pellets: run a little oily mix through first to warm it up.
- Use finely milled material – coarse meal does not bind well.
Machine keeps blockingHow to clear it safely – and stop it happening.
- Material that is wet or damp blocks the sieve – dry it first.
- Feed slowly and let the machine clear before adding more.
- To clear a blockage: switch off, wait for the rotor to stop, then clean the chamber and sieve.
Vibration or a new noiseLoose bolts, belts, bearings and hammer bits.
- Stop and check for loose bolts on the frame, motor and covers.
- A missing or broken hammer bit unbalances the rotor – replace the full set.
- Grinding or rumbling from the shaft usually means a worn bearing.
Output has droppedSieves, belts, worn parts and feeding speed.
- Clean the sieve – a blocked sieve slows everything down.
- Check the belt – if it slips or squeals it needs tightening or replacing.
- Feed slowly and evenly; overloading slows the rotor.
- Turn or replace worn hammer bits (always as a full set).
Tap your machine to fix, service or order parts
Every machine has its own help page: common problems, care guide, spare parts, specs and a demo video.
3-in-1 Chipper & Hammermills
3 modelsHammermills
3 modelsDehullers
3 modelsPellet Machines – Diesel
3 modelsPellet Machines – Electric
4 modelsPellet Machine 180 – Electric
200–250 kg/h · 4.5 kW, 220 V
Pellet Machine 210 – Electric
250–350 kg/h · 7.5 kW, 380 V
Pellet Machine 260 – Electric
500–600 kg/h · 15 kW, 380 V
Pellet Machine 400 – Electric
1500–2000 kg/h · 45 kW, 380 V
Feed Mixers
2 modelsThreshers & Shellers
3 modelsWood Chipper & Wood Saws
3 modelsTillers
1 modelLivestock Handling & Water
5 modelsNeck Clamp
Cattle · Easy handling
Body Clamp
Heavy duty · Body & neck clamp
Manga Stabilizer
Cattle handling
Corral Panels
Steel panels · Link together
Water Trough 4.8 m (Goat / Sheep)
4.8 m · 70 L
Solar Agro Processing Hub
1 modelOrder spare parts in one message
- Open your machine's page – search above or scan its sticker.
- Tap "Order spares" – WhatsApp opens with the machine already named.
- Add the part and your serial number – a photo of the old part helps.
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Send your machine, location and what's wrong. We'll reply on WhatsApp with a time.
- Annual service & check-ups
- Repairs and part replacement
- Advice before you buy parts
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Watch how our machines should run – handy for checking that yours is working properly.
Bring it in or come see us
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