BRISTERS CHUCK WAGON, Operator'S Manual

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Gas in oil
Probable Cause
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Unit may have been transported with fuel valve on. Every time a unit is transported on a trailer or in a truck
the fuel must be shut off using the shut off valv
e side of the engine. Leaving this valve open during
transport could allow fuel to be deposited into the crank case locking the engine up.
Possible Solution
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Oil in engine must be drained completely and ch nged with fresh oil
e on th
a
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Run unit and check oil again –if no gas is found in oil-unit is ready.
Brakes don’t work well / Hard to push / no travel in pedal
Probable Cause
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The brake rotors are dirty.
Possible Solution
4x4 units
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Clean the rotors with brake cleaner and test.
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A stiff pedal is normal for our 4x4 unit-
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A stiff pedal means good pressure in the brake lines
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Check brake pads and front calipers
2wd units
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The 2wd units have an automatic brake adjuste Put the unit in reverse, back up at low speed, and step
hard on the brakes. This should give enough br
e adjustment.
If you continue to have problems, discontinue use and take it directly to an authorized service center
Belt slipping/will not pull up hill
r.
ak
Probable Cause
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Too much weight (h
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The belt is wet
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The torque converter pulleys are dirty.
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Belt may have stretched or have a low spot causing slipping-replace belt
Possible Solution
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Lighten the load.
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Clean the torque converter and dry the belt
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Replace the belt
auling/towing excessive weight can cause belt to slip).
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