Chipper feed when wobble

[stheis004]

Hey all, I just noticed this little wobble in the feed wheel motor today, (I think I would have noticed it earlier if it's been doing this for a long time, but who knows). Anyways, I really don't know too much, my guess is it's a bearing going bad? We were almost finished and it didn't seem to be affecting performance at all but should I stop using it until I get this fixed? Thanks!

(the guard is usually there, I just pulled it back to try to see what was going on)

 

[flyingsquirrel25]

Those motors move a bit anyway especially as they wear in. You might start by checking if it's loose on the wheel shaft by picking up on the end of the motor. Might be as simple as a loose set screw in the shaft joint.

 

[monkeylove]

Those motors move a bit anyway especially as they wear in. You might start by checking if it's loose on the wheel shaft by picking up on the end of the motor. Might be as simple as a loose set screw in the shaft joint.

Or a screw that fell out on to the ground and was noticed by a friend.

 

[flyingsquirrel25]

Or a screw that fell out on to the ground and was noticed by a friend.

That was an engine mount... he's talking about a feed roller. Lol.