Multiquip manual WC-42S Concrete Mixer Troubleshooting Engine, Engine Troubleshooting

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WC-42S CONCRETE MIXER — TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE)

Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and maintenance inspections, but in the event of a breakdown, please take a remedial action following the

diagnosis based on the Troubleshooting (Tables 9 and 10) information shown below and on the next page. If the problem cannot be remedied, please leave the unit just as it is and consult our company's business office or service plant.

TABLE 9. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE PROBLEM

SOLUTION

 

 

 

Difficult to start

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ignition plug being bridge?

Check ignition system.

 

 

 

Fuel is available but spark plug

Carbon deposit at ignition?

Clean or replace ignition.

 

 

will not ignite. (Power available at

Short circuit due to defective

Replace insulators.

high tension cable).

insulators?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improper spark gap?

Set spark plug gap to the correct gap.

 

 

 

Fuel is available but spark plug

Short circuit at stop switch?

Check stop switch circuit. Replace stop switch if defective.

will not ignite. (Power NOT

 

 

 

 

available at high tension cable).

Ignition coil defective?

Replace ignition coil.

 

 

 

 

Muffler clogged with carbon

Clean or replace muffler.

 

deposits?

 

Fuel is available and spark plug

 

 

Fuel in use inadequate (water,

Flush fuel sytem and replace with fresh fuel.

ignites (compression normal).

dust)?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air Cleaner clogged?

Clean or replace air cleaner.

 

 

 

 

Defective cylinder head gasket?

Tighten cylinder head bolts or replace head gasket.

Fuel is available and spark plug

 

 

Cylinder worn?

Replace cylinder.

ignites (compression low ).

 

 

 

Spark plug loose?

Tighen spark plug.

 

 

 

Operation not satisfactory

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air cleaner clogged?

 

 

 

 

Not enough power available

Air in fuel line?

Bleed (remove air) from fuel line.

 

 

(compression normal, no miss-

Fuel level in carbureator float

 

firing).

Adjust carbureator float

chamber improper?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carbon deposits in cylinder?

Clean or replace cylinder

 

 

 

 

Ignition coil defective?

Flush fuel sytem and replace with fresh fuel.

Not enough power available

 

 

Ignition plug often shorts?

Replace ignition wires, clean ignition.

(compression normal, miss-

 

 

firing).

Fuel in use inadequate (water,

Flush fuel sytem and replace with fresh fuel.

 

 

dust)?

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive carbon depostion in

Clean or replace crankcase.

 

combustion chamber?

 

 

 

 

Engine overheats.

Exhaust or muffler clogged with

Clean or replace muffler.

 

carbon.

 

 

 

 

 

Spark plug heat value incorrect?

Replace spark plug with correct type spark plug.

 

 

 

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Contents Whiteman Series Concrete Mixer Page Heres HOW to GET Help WC-42S Concrete Mixer Table of Contents Parts Department Service DepartmentWarranty Department Technical AssistanceModel Baldor 34F324-5596WC-42S Concrete Mixer Dimensions Mixer WC-42S Concrete Mixer Safety Message Alert Symbols Foryour Safety and the Safety of OthersWC-42S Concrete Mixer Rules for Safe Operation WC-42S Concrete Mixer Rules for Safe Operation EmergenciesMachine Safety Decals WC-42S Mixer DecalsWC-42S Concrete Mixer General Information WC-42S Concrete Mixer Mixer Basic Components WC-42S Concrete Mixer Basic Engine Components Starting, OFF position stops engine operationsAssembly Handwheel AssemblyTow Bar to Vehicle Connection Coupler Only Mixer Tow Bar Vehicle Connection Pentile and LoopTow Bar and Safety Chain Installation Tow Bar to Mixer ConnectionElectric Motor Electric Motor ConnectionSingle Phase Electric Motor with 12 inch Pigtail Cable WC-42S Concrete Mixer Electric MotorWC-42S Concrete Mixer PRE-INSPECTION GAS Engine Starting the Engine Gasoline Only Fuel Shut-OFF LeverInitial Start-up Instructions Electric Motor Starting Starting the Electric MotorWC-42S Concrete Mixer Operation OperationStopping the Mixer Electric WC-42S Concrete Mixer Maintenance Engine WC-42S Concrete Mixer Maintenance Engine MaintenanceWC-42S Concrete Mixer Maintenance Mixer WC-42S Concrete Mixer Maintenance Mixer Suspension ComponentsTo tighten wheel lug nuts Page WC-42S Concrete Mixer Troubleshooting Engine Engine TroubleshootingWC-42S Concrete Mixer Troubleshooting ENG./MIXER Explanation of Code in Remarks Column Items Found In the Remarks ColumnWC-42S Concrete Mixer Suggested Spare Parts Name Plate and Decals DECAL, MQ Whiteman Logo CIPDCL160 DECAL, Crush Warning DECAL, Safety InstructionsSee Operation and Safety Decals DECAL, Emergency StopSteel Barrel Assy King PIN Housing JackshaftCAP Ring GearMain Frame Assy WASHER, Lock 1/4 Connector LinkGUARD, Gear Wheel Dump GearAxle Assy Bearing CONE, 7/8 Spindle Lock NUT 5/8 NCOIL Seal Bearing CONE, 1-1/16 SpindleCabinet Assy Latch ASSY., Complete Rubber Protector Includes Item WWASHER, Flat 5/16 WASHER, Lock 5/16GAS Engine Mounting Plate Assy Square KEY ENGINE, Honda 4.0 HPRING, Retaining Upper PulleyElectric Motor Mounting Plate Assy MOTOR, Electric .5 HP Drive PulleyAIR Cleaner Assy Collar B, AIR Cleaner GROMMET, AIR CleanerCOLLAR, AIR Cleaner GASKET, ElbowCamshaft Assy ARM, Valve Rocker SPRING, Weight ReturnROD, Push LIFTER, ValveCarburetor Assy Valve SET, Float PLATE, Lever SettingGasket SET Float SETControl Assy SPRING, Governor ARM, GovernorROD, Governor SPRING, Throttle ReturnCrankcase Cover Assy BEARING, Radial Ball GASKET, Case CoverGASKET, OIL Filler CAP PIN A, DowelCrankshaft Assy CRANKSHAFT, H-TYPE Cylinder Barrel Assy SLIDER, Governor WEIGHT, GovernorPIN, Governor Weight SHAFT, Governor ARMCylinder Head Assy GASKET, Cylinder Head GUIDE, Valve OS OptionalCLIP, Valve Guide COVER, HeadFAN Cover Assy COVER, FAN *NH1* Black GROMMET, Adjusting CoverWIRE, Stop Switch 370MM PLATE, Side OIL AlertFlywheel Assy Flywheel FAN, CoolingPULLEY, Starter NUT, Special 14MMFuel Tank Assy TANK, Fuel *NH1* Black RUBBER, Supporter 107MMJOINT, Fuel Tank GASKET, Fuel Filler CAPIgnition Coil Assy Coil ASSEMBLY, Ignition Muffler Assy GASKET, Muffler MufflerPROTECTOR, Muffler SCREW, TappingPiston Assy PISTON, Standard BOLT, Connecting RODRing SET, Piston Standard PISTON, OSRecoil Starter Assy RATCHET, Starter SCREW, SettingREEL, Recoil Starter GUIDE, RatchetNo Artwork Available Honda GX120K1QX2 Engine Gasket KIT Assy Gasket KIT AssyEngine Labels Assy Mark Choke Labels AssyLabel Caution MARK, OIL AlertEffective October 1, 2002 Terms and Conditions of Sale Parts Page Multiquip INC

WC-42S specifications

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