Diamond Products CC3538JK Series, Operator'S Manual

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REFERENCES
Appendix A
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Symptom Problem Solution
1. Engine will not start.
Out of fuel? Fill fuel tank.
Emergency stop button down? Pull up emergency stop button.
Fuel lines clogged? Unclog or replace fuel lines.
Air in fuel lines? Bleed fuel lines.
Worn-out battery? Charge or replace battery.
Faulty battery connection?
Inspect, clean, and tighten battery
cables.
Engine malfunction? Refer to engine service manual.
2. Saw will not raise.
Defective solenoid start switch?
Replace solenoid on hydraulic pump
unit.
Worn-out battery? Charge or replace battery.
Defective raise button? Replace raise button.
3. Saw will not lower.
Debris in lowering valve stem? Inspect and clean stem.
Worn-out battery? Charge or replace battery.
Defective valve coil?
Check for magnetism of valve stem
when activated.
Defective lowering button? Replace lowering button.
4. Saw will not completely
lower.
Depth stop set? Reset depth stop.
Skid plates in wrong set of holes? Use correct set of holes on skid plate.
5. Saw lowers too slow/too
fast.
Improper lowering speed setting? Adjust blade lowering speed valve.
6. Blade does not cut straight.
Drive alignment off? Adjust rear axle adjustment bolt.
Excessive force used when
sawing? Reduce forward speed. DO NOT twist
blade from side-to-side.
Wrong blade? Contact dealer/manufacturer of blade.
7. Short belt life.
Loose belts causing slippage? Check belt tension.
Sheaves misaligned?
Use straightedge to check sheave
alignment.
Worn sheave grooves?
Check for groove wear and replace
sheaves when necessary.
Mismatched belts?
Replace with matched set of belts. DO
NOT use old and new belts together.
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