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Miro 13 & Miro 13 Max - How to Troubleshoot Powder Shaking Paddle and Motor

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  • 48 instructions
  • 1 video
  • Updated 2026-04-20

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Miro 13 Shaking Paddle Not Working – Troubleshooting and Motor Replacement Guide

  1. 0:00Issue Overview and Required Tools
  2. 0:18Checking the Shaking Paddle Lock
  3. 1:24Checking Wire Connections
  4. 2:10Testing the Shaking Paddle Motor
  5. 2:45Tools Required for Motor Replacement
  6. 2:55Removing the Old Motor
  7. 4:28Installing the New Shaking Paddle Motor
  8. 6:10Reassembly and Testing
  9. 6:42Technician Escalation
Written steps9

Issue Overview and Required Tools

Watch this part0:00

What you need

  • Screwdriver
  • 2mm hex screwdriver
  1. Identify that the shaking paddle has stopped working.
  2. Understand the three possible causes: shaking paddle, wire connections, or motor.

Checking the Shaking Paddle Lock

Watch this part0:18
  1. Pull or wiggle the shaking paddle rod side to side.
  2. Check if the rod can be removed easily.
  3. If the rod moves freely, the bearing lock is loose.
  4. Tighten the bearing lock screws as tightly as possible.
  5. Turn on the power.
  6. Verify that the bearing lock and rod move together.
  7. If they do not move together, turn off the power and tighten the screws again.

Checking Wire Connections

Watch this part1:24
  1. Turn off the main power.
  2. Remove the powder tray.
  3. Loosen the side screws.
  4. Open the side panel.
  5. Locate the wire shown in the video.
  6. Check if the wire connection is properly plugged in.
  7. Tighten or reconnect the wire if loose.
  8. Turn on the power and test the shaking paddle again.

Testing the Shaking Paddle Motor

Watch this part2:10

What you need

  • No motor noise or movement indicates the motor may need replacement
  1. If wire connections are secure, turn off the power.
  2. Use the 2mm hex screwdriver to unscrew the shaking paddle from the motor.
  3. Set the paddle aside.
  4. Loosen the motor mounting screws.
  5. Remove the cable ties.
  6. Turn on the power.
  7. Check if the motor runs or makes any noise.

Tools Required for Motor Replacement

Watch this part2:45

What you need

  • Replacement shaking paddle motor
  • Scissors
  • Screwdriver
  • 2mm hex screwdriver
  • Cable tie

Removing the Old Motor

Watch this part2:55
  1. Turn off the power.
  2. Remove the powder tray.
  3. Loosen the side panel screws.
  4. Open the side panel.
  5. Use the hex screwdriver to unscrew the shaking paddle.
  6. Set the paddle aside.
  7. Loosen the motor mounting screws.
  8. Remove the cable ties.
  9. Open the cover.
  10. Disconnect the motor wire.

Installing the New Shaking Paddle Motor

Watch this part4:28
  1. Install the new motor.
  2. Plug in the motor wire.
  3. Organize the wires into the wire duct.
  4. Reinstall the cover.
  5. Position the motor correctly.
  6. Secure the motor with screws.
  7. Slide the shaking paddle rod into the motor.
  8. Tighten the rod lock securely.
  9. Double-check all wire connections.

Reassembly and Testing

Watch this part6:10
  1. Reinstall the side panel.
  2. Reassemble all removed components.
  3. Turn on the power.
  4. Test the shaking paddle operation.

Technician Escalation

Watch this part6:42
  1. If the issue persists, contact a DTF Station technician for assistance.

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