Multiquip FS3SP Concrete SAW Troubleshooting Engine, Sympton Possible Cause Solution

FS3SP CONCRETE SAW — TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE)

TABLE 7. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED)

SYMPTON	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
	Air cleaner not clean?	Clean or replace air cleaner
	Improper level in carburetor?	Check float adjustment, re-build
"Weak in power" compression is		carbureator.
proper and does not misfire.
	Defective Spark plug?	Clean or replace spark plug.
	Defective Spark plug?
	Water in fuel system?	Flush fuel system, and replace
		with correct type of fuel.
"Weak in power" compression is
	Dirty spark plug?	Clean or replace spark plug.
proper but misfires.
	Ignition coil defective?	Replace ignition coil.
	Spark plug heat value improper?	Replace with correct type of
		spark plug.
Engine overheats.
	Correct type of fuel?	Replace with correct type of fuel
	Cooling fins dirty?	Clean cooling fins.
	Governor adjusted correctly?	Adjust governor.
Rotational speed fluctuates.	Governor spring defective?	Replace governor spring.
	Fuel flow restricted?	Check entire fuel system for
		leaks or clogs.
	Recoil mechanism clogged with dust and	Clean recoil assembly with soap
Recoil starter malfunction.	dirt?	and water.
	Sprial spring loose?	Replace sprial spring.

TABLE 8. SELF-PROPULSION TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTON	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
	Broken Drive Chain	Replace/Repair Drive Chain
Transmission Does Not Engage
	Spline Gear Does Not Make Proper	Adjust Spline Gear Control Rod
	Contact With Rear Wheels
Transmission Operates in One	Loose Transmission Drive Linkage	Adjust Transmission
Direction
	Loose Transmission Drive Linkage	Adjust Transmission
Transmission Operating Very HOT	Low Oil Level	Service Transmission Filler Cup
	Cooling Louvers of the Transmission	Thouroughly Clean
	is Caked With Cutting Slurry	Transmission Casing
	Loose Tranmission Drive Linkage	Adjust Transmission
Saw Slips and Demonstrates Jerky
	Loose Drive Chain	Adjust Drive Chain
Motion When Engaged
	Low Oil Level	Service Transmission Filler Cup
Oil in Reservoir is Dark/Milky in Color	Water in Reservoir or Extreme	Clean recoil assembly with
	Overheating Has Occured	soap and water.

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