MK Diamond MK-3000 Series - Manual (Page 29)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
MK-3000 SERIES MAINTENANCE
TRANSMISSION
Cause
Problem
Loose
Transmission
Linkage
Oil
Level
Cooling
Fan
Water in
Oil
Reservoir
Dirty
Cooling
Fans
Loose
Drive
Chain
Transmission
jerky when
starting
X X X
Transmission
operates in
one direction
X
Transmission
operating hot
X X X X
Oil color is
black
X X
Oil color is
milky
X
When trouble occurs, be sure to check the simple causes which, at first, may seem too obvious to be
considered. Refer to the table below for problems and their possible causes.
ENGINE
Cause
Problem
No
Fuel
Improper
Fuel
Dirt in
Fuel
Line
Fuse
Burned
Out
Incorrect
Oil Level
Dirty
Air
Filter
Faulty
Spark
Plugs
Will not start X X X X X
Hard starting X X X X X
Stops suddenly X X X X
Lacks power X X X X X
Operates erratically X X X X
Knocks or pings X X
Skips or misfires X X X
Back fires X X X
Overheats X X X
High Fuel Consumption X X
OTHER
Cause
Problem
Improper Blade for the
Application
Improper Belt
Tension
Damage Caused by
External Objects
Reduced blade life X X
Excessive belt wear X X