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CSG-670 TYPE1-E
TROUBLESHOOTING CUTTING PROBLEMS
TROUBLE
WHEEL STOPS WHEN CUTTING
PRESSURE IS APPLIED
BELT SLIPS AND CANNOT BE
TENSIONED PROPERLY
POOR CUTTING – WHEEL
DISCOLORED AT OUTER AREA
PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Bearing down too hard.
2. Binding in crooked cut.
3. Binding in closing cut.
4. Loose V-belt.
Belt worn beyond the limit.
Heat damage.
REMEDY
1. Ease up cutting pressure.
2. Lay out and follow a straight line.
3. Support material so cut will open.
4. Increase belt tension.
Replace V-Belt.
Replace wheel. Do not cut long in
one spot. Water flush when
recommended.
TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE PROBLEMS
TROUBLE
ENGINE WILL NOT START
ENGINE HARD TO START
ENGINE MISSES
ENGINE OVERHEATS AND/OR
STALLS UNDER CUTTING LOAD
PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Out of fuel.
2. Switch not on.
3. Engine flooded.
4. Fuel strainer clogged.
5. Air filter blocked.
6. Spark plug fouled or
cracked.
7. Ignition magneto or
spark plug wire faulty.
1. See reasons under “Will
Not Start”.
2. Water in fuel or fuel has
gone stale or sour.
3. Engine not getting the
proper fuel/air mixture.
4. Carburetor out of
adjustment.
1. Dirt in carburetor or fuel
line.
2. Carburetor out of
adjustment.
3. Weak or intermittent
spark.
1. Not enough oil.
2. Air passages around
cylinder clogged.
3. Carburetor main
adjustment is set too
“Lean”.
REMEDY
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Flip switch to “ON”.
3. Remove spark plug. Turn switch
off and crank engine to expel the
fuel. Install clean, dry, properly
gapped spark plug.
4. Install clean fuel strainer. Check
that fuel pick-up line is not leaking
or clogged. Clean fuel tank.
5. Clean or replace air filter element.
6. Replace plug.
7. Contact nearest authorized ECHO
servicing dealer.
1. See remedies above.
2. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel
mixture.
3. If over-choked and flooded,
remove plug and crank engine
before installing clean, dry plug. If
not choked enough, set controls
properly for starting.
4. See “Carburetor Adjustment” or
seek authorized dealer for
adjustment.
1. Contact nearest authorized
servicing dealer.
2. Adjust, or seek dealer service.
3. Contact nearest authorized
servicing dealer.
1. Use proper amount of oil in fuel
mixture.
2. Clean air intake grid on starter
side, flywheel, cylinder fins and
surrounding area.
3. See “Carburetor Adjustment” or
seek authorized dealer for
adjustment.
