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EZ-8 TROUBLE SHOOTING
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
REPAIR
Motor will not start.
No power.
Defective switch and/or contactor.
Defective start capacitor.
Poor connections.
Motor overload tripped.
Defective motor.
Check power supply and connections.
Replace switch and/or contactor.
Replace start capacitor.
Check connections.
Remove power. Depress reset button on motor.
Replace motor.
Motor runs sluggishly.
Low voltage from excessive length,
undersize extension cord, or poor
connection.
Defective run capacitor.
Defective motor.
Locate power source nearer to work site. Check
connections.
Replace capacitor.
Replace motor.
Motor labors and overload
trips/repeatedly
Low voltage from excessive length,
undersize extension cord, or poor
connection.
Excessive load.
Defective motor.
Defective capacitors
Remove power and allow motor to cool.
Depress reset button on motor.
Locate power source nearer to worksheet. Check
connections
Do not force handle down.
Replace motor.
Replace capacitors.
Drive belts jump teeth or squeak.
Damaged belt.
Worn Pulley.
Improper belt alignment
Replace belt.
Replace Pulley.
Align Pulley.
Squealing, growling or grinding
noise coming from machine.
Damage and/or worn bearings
Remove drives belts.
Rotate motor, fan and drum shaft to locate dragging
or rough bearing. Replace bad bearing
Uneven cut.
Leveling out of adjustment.
Wheels worn or debris on them.
Worn or Bad drum
Readjust leveling.
Replace or clean wheels.
Replace drum.
