Echo SG340 Owners Manual v.4 - Manual (Page 15)

STUMP GRINDER 11
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Cutting teeth do not turn.
Broken or damaged belt. Replace belt.
Broken drive shaft. Repair drive shaft.
Failed bearings. Repair bearings.
Cutting is slow or rough.
dull cutter teeth. Sharpen or replace cutter teeth.
Not using brake control. use brake control to help pivot machine.
Stump is too large. limit size of stump to 18 inches in diameter.
Stump grinder requires
excessive power or stalls.
dull cutter teeth. Sharpen or replace cutter teeth.
drive belt squealing or
smoking.
drive belt is loose or worn. Replace or tighten drive belt.
Stump is too large. limit size of stump.
Cutting swath is too large. limit size of swath.
drive belt is loose or worn. Replace drive belt.
Engine won’t start or is hard
to start.
gas tank is empty. Fill gas tank.
Spark plug wire is disconnected. Connect loose wire to spark plug.
Spark plug is defective. Replace spark plug.
gas line is obstructed.
Remove gas line at carburetor and check for
obstruction. Drain gas tank and refill with fresh,
clean gasoline.
dirty, stale, water-contaminated gas.
Drain tank and fill with fresh, clean unleaded
gasoline.
Flooded engine.
Put throttle control in run position and crank engine
several times to clear out excess gas.
dirty or plugged air cleaner. Clean air cleaner and replace.