Frozen Beverage Models

Counter or Floor Standing

 About The Manual
Welcome to your machine
Welcome to your Spaceman frozen beverage machine, engineered and designed to provide dependable
operation and a consistent quality product. Your machine is approved for dairy and nondairy products, with
hopper refrigeration function to maintain product temperature below 4oC (40oF), and with more automated
analog control system for operational ease and efficiency . All models, countertop or floor, single or two flavor,
operate in the same fashion.
This manual is a universal version that provides instructions on installation, operation, cleaning and routine
maintenance. Information contained in this manual may be subject to change. Please check online or contact
your local Spaceman distributor for continued updates and detailed information about your Spaceman machine.

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Follow instructions to be safe

CAUTION: This machine has many built-in safety features to protect the operator while the machine is
running.
Be cautious and follow instructions carefully when operating, cleaning, and servicing the machine.
All personnel operating this machine MUST read and understand this manual in its entirety. Failure to
comply with this manual may damage the machine and cause severe injury to the operator.

Table of Contents
About the Manual ........................................................................................................................ 1
Quick Operation Guide ................................................................................................................. 2
Getting to Know Your Machine ..................................................................................................... 3
Installation Requirements ............................................................................................................. 4
Routine Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 5
Preparation Before Using the Machine .......................................................................................... 6
Disassemble Parts .......................................................................................................................... 6
Wash Parts ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Assemble Parts ............................................................................................................................... 8
Sanitize ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Operating Control ....................................................................................................................... 11
Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 11
Add Product to Machine .............................................................................................................. 11
Freeze Product ............................................................................................................................ 11
Dispense Product ........................................................................................................................ 12
Wash ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Standby ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Low Mix Alarm ............................................................................................................................. 12
Light Box ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Spinner ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Adjust Product Consistency ......................................................................................................... 13
Machine Power Reset .................................................................................................................. 13
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 14

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 Quick Operation Guide
Unpalletize Machine
Warning: Unpalletizing requires lifting. Two or more personnel should remove the machine from its
packaging and place it in its final operating location. Failure to do so may result in severe injury or damage.
Inspect equipment for hidden damage before signing for delivery.

1. Cut packing straps, and remove cardboard lid and outer sides from the pallet. DO NOT cut cardboard.
2. Remove plastic wrapping around machine.
3. Cut stabilizing straps, being careful not to scratch or dent the machine panels.
4. Prepare the area where the machine will be placed, remove packing cardboard from underneath machine,
and place ramp wedges near front casters.
5. Unlock front casters, and roll machine down the wedges off the pallet.
6. Place the machine in its final location according to the Installation Requirements.

Check for shipping damage

Inspect the machine for any shipping damage. If you find any, contact Spaceman Technical Service immediately
after unpalletizing. Our technicians will help you assess the damage and determine the appropriate action prior
to accepting the delivery.

Unpack and inspect parts

Included Parts:
Refer to the detailed parts diagrams on the back pages if necessary.
• Hopper Cover (1 or 2)
1. Remove all packaged parts and accessories from your machine.
• Front Drip Tray + Splash Shield
2. Organize items on a clean table or operating area using the checklist.
• Dispensing Handles
3. Inspect for damage immediately upon unpacking and call Spaceman
Technical Service if you discover any damaged or missing parts. • Start-Up Kit
4. Clean and properly lubricate machine parts prior to machine operation. • Operator’s Manual

Installation and Setup

1 2 3

Unpack and inspect machine, Place machine in appropriate Read and understand
parts, and accessories. food preparation area. Comply ALL safety and standard
with all installation requirements. operating procedures.

Cleaning and Preparation

4 5 6 7

Fully disassemble machine, Thoroughly clean and scrub Lubricate and re-assemble Fully sanitize
and prepare parts for machine hoppers, cylinders, all machine parts. machine.
cleaning. and all parts.

Operation
8 9 10 11

Prepare product in a separate Add product to hoppers Turn machine to FREEZE Slightly adjust viscosity
container, and ensure product and prime the cylinder mode, and wait for product setting as necessary to
is thoroughly mixed. using the prime plug. to reach frozen consistency. adjust product firmness.

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 Getting to Know Your Machine
Common Machine Parts

Hopper Cover Feed Tube

Door Hand Screws Dispensing Door with

Prime Plug, and Gasket

The image displayed is for illustration purpose only and may

differ from the actual product. Draw Valve Draw Valve Pin
with O-Rings

Ice Buster Draw Handle Beater Guide Torque Arm Beater

Scraper Blade Torque Assembly Torque Guide Drive Shaft Drive Shaft Gasket
with O-Ring

Internal Drip Tray Front Drip Tray O-Ring Removal Tool Brush Kit Hopper Agitator
with Splash Shield (Optional) (if present)

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 Installation Requirements
Power Connection
1. Connect all wires to Circuit Breaker (including neutral & ground bus L
terminals) or Local Plug according to supply voltage and wire codes on 1PH,
machine power cable. N
2. Verify Incoming Supply Cable is wired the same way on Circuit Breaker or 50/60HZ
G
Wall Receptacle before switching on or plugging in the machine.

Refrigerant requirements
Spaceman requires that only the specified refrigerant be used
in your machine.
Alternative refrigerants may cause damage to the cooling
system and/or prevent the machine from operating at optimal
performance.
If you require an alternative refrigerant, please call Spaceman
Technical Support for a list of compatible alternatives for your
compressor.

Machine placement requirements

CAUTION: The machine must be placed on a level surface away from walls and other objects.
Failure to comply will damage the machine and refrigeration components and will void all
warranties.

CAUTION:
o
The
o
machine is designed to operate in normal ambient temperatures of 16 oC to 24oC
(60 F to 75 F). Operating in higher ambient temperatures will result in degraded performance.

• Place on a flat, level, and solid surface fitted to

the machine dimensions
• Ensure a minimum 152mm (6'') clearance on all
sides.
• Completely clear area of dust, grease, and Min
152mm
airborne particles (6'')
• Place away from hot equipment such as stoves,
frying baskets, ovens, etc.

The image displayed is for illustration purpose only and may

differ from the actual product.

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 Routine Maintenance
Routine Maintenance Operation:
•Disassemble, Clean, and Lubricate: Daily
•Replace Wearable Parts: Every 1 to 3 months*
•Preventative Maintenance: Quarterly**

* Based on machine usage and cleaning intervals; a Tune-Up Kit is available with all
wearable parts (O-rings, gaskets, etc.) except scraper blades
** Based on cleanliness of location and proximity to powder-based machines.
Preventative maintenance includes cleaning condensers, checking belt tensions, and
cleaning the interior of the machine frame as required.
Tune-Up Kit
For optimal machine performance and many years of efficiency and reliability The image displayed is for illustration
purpose only and may differ from the
from your machine, Spaceman recommends cleaning and sanitizing the actual product.
machine and its parts daily. The machine comes equipped with a brush kit
specifically designed to efficiently and properly clean the machine.

WARNING: If this is the first time operating the machine, you MUST clean and sanitize ALL parts
prior to running the machine.

IMPORTANT: Cleaning and sanitizing schedules are governed by state or local regulatory agencies
and MUST be followed accordingly. Routine maintenance MUST be performed a minimum of once
every 3 days.

CAUTION:
• Do NOT run the machine without properly lubricating required parts
• Do NOT clean the machine with abrasive or toxic chemicals and cleaners. Doing so may cause
damage to the stainless steel material
• ONLY use Spaceman-included cleaning brushes and lubrication
• NEVER use metal objects to clean or operate the machine
• ALWAYS replace wearable parts a minimum of every 3 months
• ALWAYS prime machine prior to operating
• ALWAYS inspect parts for excess wear and damage

NOTE: Additional brushes, lubrication, wearable parts, and tools can be purchased from Spaceman
to ensure proper maintenance. Extra wearable parts (except scraper blades) are found in the Start-
Up Kit.

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 Preparation : Disassemble Parts
Disassemble Parts

1 2 NOTE: Prepare dishwashing area prior to

disassembly, and use a bucket to temporarily store
removed parts.

CAUTION: Always separate O-rings and gaskets from

metal parts to prevent damage while washing.

3 4 5 6 7

8 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 15

1. Verify the power switch is turned to OFF. 8. Rotate draw valve until the flat part at the top is
2. Remove the torque arm, first pulling up out of perpendicular to the clear face of the dispensing
the torque assembly and then down out of the door (use towel if necessary).
flat sensor arm. 9. Remove ice buster.
3. Remove dispensing door hand-screws (4). 10. Remove draw valve, twisting it while removing.
4. Remove dispensing door assembly, torque 11. Remove draw valve O-rings (2) using O-ring tool.
assembly, and beater assembly. 12. Unscrew and remove prime plug from
5. Remove torque assembly O-ring using O-ring dispensing door.
tool; remove torque guide. 13. Use a towel to remove drive shaft at the back of
6. Remove scraper blades from beater assembly the cylinder.
7. Remove dispensing door gasket using O-ring 14. Separate drive shaft gasket from drive shaft.
tool. 15. Remove front drip tray and internal drip tray.

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 Preparation : Wash Parts
Wash Parts

CAUTION: Never wash parts in a dishwasher. Always hand-wash components with nontoxic,
food-safe cleaners.

1. Verify power switch is turned to OFF. 1 2

2. Use the large brush and cool water to thoroughly clean
inside the cylinder; be sure to scrub the back of the
cylinder and verify the cylinder is free of ALL product.
3. Thoroughly clean and dry the rear of the cylinder with
the supplied black brushes and a clean, dry towel.
4. Gently clean and wipe down the outside of the
machine. 3 4
5. Carefully and thoroughly wash all parts removed from
the machine using supplied brushes, sponges, and clean
towels; when cleaning the dispensing door, clean the
priming port with a small brush.
6. Carefully and thoroughly clean all gaskets and
O-rings removed from the machine; be sure to wipe
gaskets and O-rings to remove excess lubricant. 5 6
7. Verify all parts are clean and free of all food product
prior to re-assembling machine.

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 Preparation : Assemble Parts
Assemble Parts

CAUTION: Never force the installation of any parts. All parts fit correctly without force. If parts
don’t seem to fit, remove all parts and repeat assembly.

1. VERIFY MACHINE POWER SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION 1 2a

2. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT

a. Place drive shaft gasket on drive shaft.
b. Seal gasket open space with Spaceman lubricant,
extending onto drive shaft and avoiding the top square
part.
2b 2c
c. Insert drive shaft into rear shell bearing at the back of
the cylinder, and turn it until the key engages firmly into
the socket (when inserted correctly, the drive shaft will
no longer turn 360°).

3. INSTALL BEAETR AND TORQUE ASSEMBLY

a. Place torque guide onto the end of the beater assembly; DO NOT lubricate this component.
b. Place O-ring on torque assembly, coating with Spaceman lubricant.
c. Insert torque assembly into torque guide at the end of beater assembly.
d. Fit scraper blades onto beater.
e. Insert the complete beater assembly into cylinder; turn assembly until it engages the drive shaft
key and no longer turns 360°.

3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3e

4. INSTALL DISPENSING DOOR 4b

4a
a. Place O-rings (2) on draw valve, coating with Spaceman
lubricant.
b. Insert draw valve 7/8 way into the dispensing door from
the top, rotating as you install.
c. Turn draw valve so the flat portion at the valve top is
perpendicular to the clear face of the dispensing door . 4c 4d
d. Insert ice buster through the dispensing spout at the
bottom of the door and into the slot on the draw valve.

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 Preparation : Assemble Parts
e. Rotate draw valve to lock ice buster in place; turn valve until the hole for the draw handle is
accessible on front.
f. Insert draw handle; secure in place with valve pin.
g. Screw prime plug onto dispensing door.
h. Place dispensing door gasket on door, coating with Spaceman lubricant; Place beater guide onto
dispensing door, with flange flush with the back of the door.
i. Align door assembly with torque assembly and mounting bolts; install dispensing door until flush
with machine; if needed, gently wiggle dispensing door to get the beater guide to line-up correctly
inside the beater; DO NOT force the dispensing door onto the machine.
j. Tighten dispensing door hand-screws (4) in a cross-pattern.
k. With tapered end down, install torque arm up through the sensor pin hole under the overhead and
then down into the torque assembly; torque am should move freely back and forth.

4e 4f 4g 4h 4h

4i 4j 4k 4k 4k

5a 5a
5. INSTALL HOPPER ASSEMBLY AND DRIP TRAYS
a. If machine has hopper agitator,
lubricate inside it and install with arrow
pointing up.
b. Install hopper lid and drip trays (internal
and front).
5b 5b 5b

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 Preparation : Sanitize
Sanitize
IMPORTANT: After sanitizing the machine, DO NOT rinse or touch areas that have been sanitized.
Product must be added immediately. If new product will not be added immediately, rinse machine
with clean water and loosen door hand-screws to allow cylinder to air-dry. Sanitize machine before
using again.

CAUTION: Always use food-grade, no-rinse sanitizer to sanitize. If warm water is required to
dissolve sanitizer, allow the solution time to cool before adding to machine.

1. Verify assembly is complete and machine 2

power is OFF. 1
2. Verify the draw valve is in the CLOSED
position (LEFT).
3. Mix a minimum of 7.57 liters (2 gallons) of
food-grade sanitizer in a bucket or
container.
4. Pour a minimum of 7.57 liters (2 gallons) 3 3 4
of food-grade sanitizer solution into the
hopper.
5. Turn power switch to WASH.
6. Allow solution to agitate for 5 to 10
minutes; NEVER leave machine on WASH
for more than 10 minutes.
7. While agitating, gently use a clean brush to 5 6 7
scrub and distribute sanitizer solution
along hopper walls and hopper agitator (if
present).
8. Place a bucket or container below the
draw valve.
9. OPEN the draw valve (RIGHT) and drain
solution from the machine.
8 9 10
[Link] power switch to OFF.

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 Operating Control
Introduction
1 2 3
1

4 Mix Low Light Light Box Button Standby Button

Standby Light (If present)
2 3
5 4 5

Power Switch STANDBY WASH STOP FRREZE

Add product to machine

1. Verify machine has been recently sanitized (within 1 2 3
1 hour); if machine has not been recently
sanitized, verify door hand-screws are tight, and
perform sanitizing steps (Page 13).
2. Turn power switch to OFF.
3. Thoroughly mix and prepare at least 7.57 liters (2
gallons) of product according to manufacturer 4 5 6
instructions; mix should be cool and smooth (free
of large chunks).
4. Place a bucket or container below the draw valve.
5. OPEN draw handle (RIGHT).
6. Pour 0.95 liters (0.25 gallons) of product into the
hopper; sanitizer will start to flow out of the draw 6 7 8
spout.
7. Once sanitizer has been purged from the machine
and a steady stream of product is flowing from the
spout, CLOSE draw handle (LEFT).
8. Pour remaining product into the hopper.
9. Open the prime screw (counter-clockwise) on the 9 10 11
front of the dispensing door and allow the cylinder
to fill with product to the desired level;
cylinder must be at least 75% full to operate.
10. Close the prime screw and tighten completely.
11. Replace hopper lid.

Freeze Product
1. Verify cylinder is full of mixed product.
2. Turn power switch to FREEZE and verify STANDBY mode is off .
3. The motor will begin to agitate the product, and the cooling system will begin to
freeze the product.
4. Freezing product takes approximately 10 minutes; product is at the adjusted viscosity
when the flat sensor arm is switched to the RIGHT.
5. When the product reaches the desired viscosity, it is ready to dispense.

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 Operation Control
Dispense Product

1. OPEN draw handle (RIGHT) until the desired amount is dispensed.

2. CLOSE the draw handle (LEFT) when finished dispensing.

Wash CLOSED OPEN

Turn power switch to WASH.

The motor will begin to agitate the product or water.

Standby
IMPORTANT: When the machine will NOT be utilized for
several hours, place it in STANDBY mode to conserve
electricity and reduce product loss.
In STANDBY, product remains below 5oC (41oF) in both the
cylinder and hopper, but will NOT be frozen.

Press on STANDBY button underneath overhead. STANDBY

Light on front panel illuminates blue when machine is in

STANDBY mode.

Low Mix Alarm

Mix low light is located on front panel of machine. Light will illuminate
RED and the alarm beeper will go off when mix level in hopper is low.
Hopper should be refilled as soon as possible. MIX LOW Beeper Reset

Alarm beeper can be turned off by pressing the Beeper Reset button
on side panel of machine.
Always maintain at least 2cm of mix in the hopper. If you neglect to
add mix, a freeze-up may occur. This will cause eventual damage to the
beater assembly, the dispensing door, and gear box.

Light Box
On front panel of machine, Mix Low and Standby lights on
standard machines will be replaced by a light panel.
Press on Light Box button underneath overhead, light panel will
illuminate.
Light panel will illuminate WHITE under Freeze and Wash modes.
Light panel will illuminate RED when mix is low.
Light panel will illuminate BLUE under Standby mode.

Placing Flavor Card

Pull bottom of light panel assembly towards you then down to take it
off. Do not disconnect wires.
On back of light panel, loosen hand screws (a few turns only without
taking it off) of tabs that hold light panel onto the frame.
Push light panel up from the frame and insert Flavor Card in between
light panel and the frame. Put light panel back in place.
Turn tabs 90 degrees back to hold light panel. Tighten hand screws.

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 Operating Control
Spinner
Spinner operation is controlled by the paddle switch on lower portion of the
spinner mount.
The paddle switch is designed for one-hand operation. Hold cup up towards
the spindle while pressing in the paddle switch with the same hand. Spinner
will turn on and stay on. Spinner will stop as soon as paddle switch is released.

Adjust Product Consistency

The viscosity adjustment, located behind the faceplate,
controls the firmness of dispensed product. The higher the
viscosity, the more firm the product. Viscosity settings
should NOT need continuous adjustment.
Take off the faceplate. Viscosity is from Softer to Harder
from level 1 - 6. Make small adjustments each time, and
allow at least 10 to 15 minutes between adjustments to
evaluate product firmness.

Hard Soft

Manage Sensor Arms

Located directly above the draw valve, this arm tells the machine when product is being dispensed
and how firm the product is. Beater and cooling systems are turned on and off based on
information from the sensor arms.

Flat arm moves left and right and Arm moves up and down and
tells machine when product is at tells machine when product is
desired consistency. being dispensed.
Switched RIGHT means consistency It moves UP when draw handle
is correct. Switched LEFT or IN THE is in the OPEN position.
MIDDLE means consistency is not
yet correct.

Machine Power Reset

Proper Machine Reset
1. Turn power switch to OFF.
IMPORTANT: Machine shuts
down automatically if cylinder 2. Firmly press green reset button.
experiences freeze-up (usually 3. Wait 15 to 20 minutes.
because the viscosity is set too 4. Turn power switch to WASH.
high for the selected product to
prevent motor damage. 5. Observe machine performance.
Use the green reset button on
the machine’s back panel to CAUTION: If machine makes any abnormal noise
return the machine to normal during reset, immediately turn power switch OFF
operation. and contact service team.

NOTE: If machine doesn’t turn on, turn power switch

OFF, wait 30 minutes, and repeat steps 1 to 4. If
problem persists, contact service team.

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 Troubleshooting
Problem: Product won’t dispense Problem: Product leaks excessively into
internal drip tray
Probable Cause Probable Cause
1. Product is over-frozen in cylinder. 1. Improper or inadequate lubrication of drive
2. Inadequate mix in hopper. shaft gasket.
3. Power switch is in the OFF position. 2. Damaged, missing, or improperly installed drive
4. Unit is unplugged. shaft gasket.
5. Tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse. 3. Debris build up in back of cylinder
6. Improper mixing of product. Remedy
7. Machine has tripped safety reset. 1. Use sufficient food-grade lubricant, and add
sufficient lubricant inside drive shaft gasket
8. Up down sensor arm not engaging during assembly (Page 8).
Remedy 2. Replace drive shaft gasket every 1 to 3 months;
1. Lower viscosity setting as required (Page replace torque assembly guide every 1 to 3
13). months.
2. Ensure hopper is at least half full. 3. Clean back of cylinder well taking special note
around the lips of rear shell bearing connection.
3. Turn power switch to FREEZE.
4. Verify machine is plugged into power
source.
5. Verify and reset circuit breaker and/or fuse. Problem: Product leaks from dispens-
6. Follow manufacturer instructions for mixing ing door
product; ensure correct mix ratios.
7. Reset machine (Page 13). Probable Cause
8. Verify sensor arms are installed and 1. Improper or inadequate lubrication of draw
operating according to the manual. valve and draw valve O-rings.
2. Cracked, broken, or worn draw valve O-rings.
Remedy
Problem: Machine Shuts down 1. Use sufficient food-grade lubricant when
assembling draw valve (Page 8).
Automatically 2. Replace O-rings every 1 to 3 months.
Probable Cause
Cylinders are experiencing freeze-up (usually
due to viscosity being set too high for selected Problem: Scored Cylinder walls
product).
Remedy Probable Cause
1. Reset machine (Page 13), confirm there is 1. Broken torque or beater assembly.
product in the hopper, confirm there is no 2. Beater guide worn or missing.
blockage from hopper to cylinder.
2. Confirm product was premixed properly. 3. Incorrect assembly of beater, blades, and guide
3. Lower viscosity as required (Page 13). Remedy
1. Repair or replace torque or beater assembly.
2. Replace or install beater guide.
3. Assemble machine to manual instructions.

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 Troubleshooting
Problem: Product is too firm Problem: Machine won’t operate in
FREEZE or WASH modes
Probable Cause
1. Inadequate mix in hopper. Probable Cause
2. Improper mixing of product. 1. Machine is unplugged.
3. Torque arm is not installed correctly. 2. Tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse.
4. Viscosity adjustment is set incorrectly. 3. Machine has tripped safety reset.
5. Left/right sensor not engaging and/or is Remedy
stuck to the left. 1. Verify machine is plugged into power source.
6. Up/down sensor is engaged and stuck in up 2. Verify and reset circuit breaker and/or fuse.
position.
3. Reset machine (Page 13).
Remedy
1. Ensure hopper is at least half full.
2. Follow manufacturer instructions for mixing.
product; ensure correct mix ratios. Problem: Compressor doesn’t work
3. Install torque arm on dispensing door. when machine is in FREEZE mode
4. Lower viscosity setting as required (Page 13).
5. Verify sensor arms are installed and Probable Cause
operating according to the manual Machine has tripped safety reset due to motor
overload.
Remedy
Problem: Product is too soft Reset machine (Page 13).
Check sensor arms.
Probable Cause
1. Improper mixing of product.
2. Missing, damaged, or incorrectly installed
scraper blades. Problem: Drive shaft won’t remove
3. Viscosity adjustment is set incorrectly.
Probable Cause
4. Beater is rotating counter-clockwise.
1. Lubrication on square ends of drive shaft.
Remedy
2. Scoring due to lack of lubrication.
1. Follow manufacturer instructions for mixing
product; ensure correct mix ratios. Remedy
2. Inspect scraper blades for damage and correct 1. Do NOT lubricate the square end of the drive
installation. shaft; contact Spaceman Technical Support for
instructions on removing and inspecting drive
3. Increase viscosity setting as required (Page 13). shaft and gear box for damage.
4. Call Spaceman Technical Support. 2. Replace Drive Shaft, use additional lubrication.