Multiquip HAL 300 - Manual (Page 15)

Bullfloat HAL 150 & 300 — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/27/99) — PAGE 15
HAL 150 AND 300 — TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem: The Bullfloat does not vibrate in the ON position.
Cause: Fault in the electrical connections of the feeder
cable.
Solution: Check the electrical connections to the
Bullfloat, switch, plug and feeder cable for breakage.
Replace the faulty part(s).
Problem: The Bullfloat does not get into the required
number of revolutions.
Cause: Voltage drop, due to the feeder cable being too
long.
Solution: Move the electrical source closer to the
working area. Be certain you have the correct wire gauge
size for the distance and amp draw.
Problem: The electrical motor rotates irregularly and
makes a lot of noise.
Cause:
1. The bearings are worn out, and/or
2. an electrical defect in the stator, and/or
3. a break in the feeder cable.
Solution:
1. Replace the bearings, and/or
2. replace the stator, and/or
3. repair or replace the feeder cable.
Problem: The connected and running Bullfloat rotates
irregularly and does not get into the required revolutions.
Cause: Insufficient current supply.
Solution:
Electrical supply via electrical mains; check the plug
connections for defects.
Problem: The electrical motor runs irregularly.
Cause: The carbon brushes are worn out.
Solution: Replace the carbon brushes. (Replace every
6-12 months).
Problem: Gas engine does not start.
Cause: There is no, or too little, fuel in the fuel tank. The
starting procedure was not carried out in the correct way.
Solution: Fill the fuel tank or repeat the starting
procedure.
Problem: The engine starts but runs irregularly.
Cause: The spark plug, the fuel filter or the air filter are
dirty.
Solution: Clean or replace the spark plug, the fuel filter
or the air filter. See paragraph 4-4 on the next page.
Problem:The engine runs in idle position but stops when
increasing the revolutions.
Cause: The choke lever has not been pushed down
completely, after the starting procedure.
Solution: Repeat the starting procedure. (Do not prime
again). See Section 3, 4 & 5 on page 13.
Problem: Engine smokes excessively.
Cause:
1. Choke lever has not been pushed down all the way.
2. The carburetor is worn out.
3. The engine is worn out.
4. Wrong mixture. (Possibly to much oil)
Solution:
1. Check the position of the choke lever.
2. Replace the worn out parts of the carburetor, (please
consult your dealer or the manufacturer).
3. Replace the gas engine.
4. Replace the mixture for the right mixture with the
correct proportion: 1 part 2-stroke oil to 25 parts of
normal gasoline (1: 25).