Slow Startup in the Morning

If you have a machine that seems to move in slow motion in the mornings and has Elevator Jam error codes on the control box screen, check the pulleys on the front distributor shaft. 

Usually when this happens, you will notice that the crossover and main distributor belts are turning at normal speed. The outside return belts, elevator and transport band will be moving slowly. 

If this is happening, it is usually caused by oil and dirt on the inside surface of the belt and on the inside surface of the pulleys on the front and rear distributor shafts. 

Clean the circumference of the belts and clean all 8 pulleys.

In some cases, these belts become stretched and will not have enough tension to drive the rear distributor shaft and will need to be shortened or replaced.