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| Stop switch malfunction? | Make sure that the stop switch is functioning when the |
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| operator is seated. Replace switch if necessary. | |
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| Look at the fuel system. Make sure there is fuel being |
Engine running rough or not at all. |
| Fuel? | supplied to the engine. Check to ensure that the fuel |
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| fi lter is not clogged. |
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| Ignition? | Check to ensure that the ignition switch has power and |
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| Bad contacts? | Replace switch. |
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Safety stop switch not functioning. |
| Loose wire connections? | Check wiring. Replace as necessary. |
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| Other problems? | Consult engine manufacturer’s manual. |
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| Make sure blades are in good condition, not excessively |
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| worn. Finish blades should measure no less than 2 |
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| Blades? | inches (50mm) from the blade bar to the trailing edge, |
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| combo blades should measure no less that 3.5 inches | |
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| (89mm). Trailing edge of blade should be straight and |
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| parallel to the blade bar. |
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| Check that all blades are set at the same pitch angle |
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| Pitch Adjustment? | as measured at the spider. A fi eld adjustment tool |
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| Bent trowel arms? | Check the spider assembly for bent trowel arms. If one |
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| of the arms is even slightly bent, replace it immediately. | |
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Trowel bounces, rolls concrete, or makes uneven |
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| Check the trowel arm bushings for tightness. This can | |
swirls in concrete. |
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| be done by moving the trowel arms up and down. If |
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| Trowel arm bushings? | there is more than 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) of travel at the |
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| tip of the arm, the bushings should be replaced. All |
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| bushings should be replaced at the same time. |
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| Check the fl atness of the thrust collar by rotating it on |
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| Thrust collar? | the spider. If it varies by more than 0.02 inch (0.5 mm) |
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| replace the thrust collar. |
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| Check the thrust collar by rocking it on the spider. If it |
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| Thrust collar bushing? | can tilt more than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) - as measured at |
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| the thrust collar O.D., replace the bushing in the thrust | |
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| collar. |
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| Thrust bearing worn? | Check the thrust bearing to see that it is spinning freely. |
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| Replace if necessary. | |
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| The main output shaft of the gearbox assembly should |
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| Main shaft? | be checked for straightness. The main shaft must run |
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| straight and cannot be more than 0.003 inch (0.08 mm) | |
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Machine has a perceptible rolling motion while |
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| out of round at the spider attachment point. |
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| Check to make sure that both fi ngers of the yoke press | |
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| evenly on the wear cap. Replace yoke as necessary. | ||
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| Check to ensure that each blade is adjusted to have the |
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| Blade Pitch? | same pitch as all other blades. Adjust per maintenance |
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| section in manual. |
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