Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting 6 – Echo DL10570 Owners Manual v.2 User Manual
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Section
TROUBLESHOOTING
6
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine will not start
Improper control settings
Use proper settings.
Lack of fuel
Fill fuel tank.
Internal engine problems
Contact dealer.
Spark plug disconnected
Connect spark plug.
Dirty, stale or contaminated gas
Refill gas tank with fresh, clean, unleaded
regular gasoline.
Engine stalls or stops
Plugged rotor
Clear rotor.
Vacuuming material too fast
Slow vacuuming rate.
Engine overheats
Cooling system plugged
Clean cooling fans and fins.
Improper oil level
Fill engine to correct oil level. Refer to
engine operator’s manual.
Excessive vibration
while running
Drive system vibration
Check drive belts and pulleys
for bad or worn areas.
Rotor will not turn
Drive belt too loose or broken
Adjust or replace.
Plugged rotor
Clear rotor.
Excessive belt wear
(670cc Honda model only)
Not using correct belt
Contact authorized dealer
to order belts.
Pulley damaged or worn
Replace pulley.
Pulley not in alignment
Align pulley with straight edge.
Belt tension too loose
Tighten belt or replace.
Trailer swings
during towing
Tire air pressure not correct
Check tire sidewall for inflation limits.
Plugged discharge tube
Engine speed too slow
Increase engine speed.
Vacuuming too much material
into the machine
Vacuum debris at a slower rate.
Excessive belt noise
Improper belt tension
Adjust belt tension or replace.
Engine drives rotor
during startup (670cc
Honda model only)
Engagement lever is
in the run position
Put the engagement lever
in the start position.
Incorrect belt tension
Adjust belt tension or replace.
Engine speeds up; will not
vacuum material
Inlet hose is plugged
Shake hose in an up and down or side to
side motion in order to dislodge debris.