MTX70 —TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

TABLE 4. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE PROBLEM

SOLUTION

 

 

 

Operation not satisfactory

 

 

 

 

 

 

Governor adjustment improper?

Adjust governor to correct lever.

 

 

 

 

Governor spring defective?

Clean or replace ignition.

Rotational speed fluctuates.

 

 

Fuel flow erratic?

Check fuel line.

 

 

 

 

 

Air taken in through suction

Check suction line.

 

line?

 

 

 

 

Recoil starter not working

Dust in rotating part?

Clean recoil starter assembly.

 

 

properly.

Spring spring failure?

Replace sprial spring.

 

 

 

 

TABLE 5. RAMMER TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE PROBLEM

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

Operating speed of throttle lever

Set throttle lever to correct position.

 

is incorrectly set?

 

 

 

 

 

Oil in excess?

Drain excess oil. Bring to correct level.

 

 

 

Engine runs but rammer jumps

Clutch slips?

Replace or adjust clutch.

erratically or not at all..

 

 

Spring Failure?

Replace sprial spring.

 

 

 

 

 

Speed of engine improper?

Adjust engine speed to correct operating RPM setting.

 

 

 

 

Soil over-compacted?

Shut-down machine and test soil.

 

 

 

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