TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem | Possible solutions | |
Belt coming off. | 1. | Pulleys not aligned. |
| 2. | Belt tension is insufficient. Adjust belt tension. |
Belt engages late | 1. | Tighten the belt as described in the operator’s manual. |
or slips. | 2. | Reduce cutting depth. |
Belt not staying tight | 1. | Check for damage on the axle, pulley or key. Make sure |
after adjustment. |
| that the setscrews are properly tightened. |
| 2. | Replace damaged parts. |
The cutting wheel | 1. | Engine speed is insufficient to activate the centrifugal clutch. |
does not rotate. |
| Make sure the throttle cable is working properly. |
| 2. | Belt tension is insufficient. Adjust belt tension. |
| 3. | Clutch is worn - replace shoes and springs, and/or clutch bearings. |
The cutting wheel | 1. | Check that the throttle is disconnected. |
continues to rotate. | 2. | Check for damage on the throttle cable. |
| 3. | Check that the throttle cable is properly mounted on the throttle |
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| valve. |
| 4. | The engine speed is not under 1000 rpm, which is required |
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| to disengage the centrifugal clutch. |
| 5. | Inspect springs on clutch shoes. If tension on clutch shoes is not |
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| enough to pull shoes back, replace springs and clutch shoes. |
The parking brake is | 1. | Adjust the brake tension in the manner described in the |
slipping. |
| operator’s manual. |
| 2. | Check for damage on the brake rod or lever. |
| 3. | Check for wear on the brake pads. Replace as necessary. |
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