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