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Troubleshooting, 1 general troubleshooting, Truck loader owner’s manual – Echo 75124 User Manual

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Truck Loader Owner’s Manual

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Section

Troubleshooting

5

5.1 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

SUGGESTED 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

Honda 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

Not using correct belt

Contact authorized dealer

to order BearCat 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.

Engagement lever is

in the run position

Put the engagement lever

in the start position.

Incorrect belt tension

Adjust belt tension or replace.