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Troubleshooting
Problem
The starter does not crank.
The engine will not start, starts hard, or
fails to keep running.
Engine loses power.
The engine overheats.
There is bnormal vibration.
The machine does not drive.
The grinder does not turn.
The grinder does not cut fast enough.
Possible Cause
1. The battery is discharged.
2. The electrical connections are corroded
or loose.
3. The relay or switch is damaged.
1. The fuel tank is empty.
2. The fuel shutoff valve is closed.
3. The controls are not in neutral.
4. The choke is not on.
5. The air cleaner is dirty.
6. The spark plug wire is loose or
disconnected.
7. The spark plug is pitted, fouled, or the
gap is incorrect.
8. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in fuel
system.
1. The engine load is excessive.
2. The air cleaner is dirty.
3. The oil level in crankcase is low.
4. The cooling fins and air passages
under the engine blower housing are
plugged.
5. The spark plug is pitted, fouled, or the
gap is incorrect.
6. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in fuel
system.
1. The engine load is excessive.
2. The oil level in crankcase is low.
3. The cooling fins and air passages
under the engine blower housing are
plugged.
1. The engine mounting bolts are loose.
1. The hydraulic fluid level is low.
2. The tow valves are open.
3. The hydraulic system is damaged.
1. A chunk of wood or a rock is caught in
the grinder.
2. The grinder drive system is damaged.
3. The hydraulic system is obstructed,
contaminated, or damaged.
1. The teeth are worn.
2. The hydraulic system is overheated.
3. The hydraulic system is obstructed,
contaminated, or damaged.
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Corrective Action
1. Charge the battery or replace it.
2. Check the electrical connections for
good contact.
3. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline.
2. Open the fuel shutoff valve.
3. Move the controls to neutral.
4. Move the choke lever fully forward.
5. Clean or replace the air cleaner
elements.
6. Install the wire on the spark plug.
7. Install a new, correctly gapped spark
plug.
8. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Reduce ground speed.
2. Clean or replace the air cleaner
elements.
3. Check and add oil to the crankcase.
4. Remove any obstructions from the
cooling fins and air passages.
5. Install a new, correctly gapped spark
plug.
6. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Reduce ground speed.
2. Check and add oil to the crankcase.
3. Remove any obstructions from the
cooling fins and air passages.
1. Tighten the engine mounting bolts.
1. Check and add hydraulic fluid.
2. Close the tow valves.
3. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Stop the engine and remove the
obstruction with a stick.
2. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
3. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
1. Rotate or replace the teeth.
2. Shutdown and allow the system to cool.
3. Contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
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