Eductor Troubleshooting

SymptomProblemSolution

Eductor fills with chemical after using

Eductor flow rate valve left on when eductor not in use

Close eductor flow rate valve whenever eductor not being used. Always close eductor flow rate valve after use.

 

Valves not closed in proper sequence

Close first the eductor flow rate valve and then close the eductor hopper valve.

Solution spills out of eductor when tank is raised

Tank is not completely empty

Empty tank before raising eductor.

Eductor rinse nozzle does not rinse

Nozzle not being depressed

When inserting jug over the rinse nozzle, depress the nozzle to activate flow.

 

Eductor rinse valve is closed

Turn eductor rinse valve clockwise to open it.

 

Clogged eductor valve or line

Clean obstruction from the eductor valve or line.

 

Solution pump not primed

Prime solution pump.

 

Solution tank is empty

Add liquid to the solution tank.

 

Low engine rpm

Increase rpm to at least 1800.

Rinse tank does not rinse

Pressure Bypass/Rinse valve is in normal position.

Turn valve to the right-hand side, to direct the solution for the rinse inside the solution tank.

 

Clogged valve or line

Clean obstruction from the valve and the line.

 

Solution pump not primed

Prime solution pump.

 

Solution tank is empty

Add liquid to the solution tank.

 

Low engine rpm

Increase rpm to at least 1800.

Eductor will not extract chemicals from the eductor tank

Eductor flow rate valve is on vertical position

Rotate the valve handle to the horizontal position.

 

Eductor hopper valve is closed

Open the valve.

 

Solution pump not primed

Prime solution pump.

 

Solution tank is empty

Add liquid to the solution tank.

 

Suction valve is in wrong position

Select proper tank with the selector valve. (See Solution System Valves in Solution System Section.)

 

Low engine rpm

Increase rpm to at least 1800.

 

Clogged venturi

Clean venturi of obstructions.

 

Venturi is wrong assembled

Verify correct assembly of venturi.

 

Clogged eductor discharge hose

Remove obstruction from the discharge hose.

 

Dry chemical bridged

Turn on the eductor rinse valve.

 

Reduced eductor performance with the solution tank full

Use the eductor before the solution tank gets full.

 

Clogged, or missing eductor hose in tank

If clogged, remove obstruction. If missing, install a new hose (See your John Deere dealer.)

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