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MAINTENANCE SECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble
Probable Cause
Solution
Low power or low free speed
Low air pressure at the inlet
Check air supply. For top perfor-
mance, the air presure must be 90 psig
(6.2 bar/620 kPa) at the inlet.
Plugged Inlet Bushing Screen
Clean the Inlet Bushing Screen in a
clean, suitable cleaning solution. If
the Screen cannot be cleaned, replace
it.
Clogged Muffler
Clean the Muffler Elements in a clean,
suitable cleaning solution. If they
cannot be cleaned, replace them.
Worn or broken Vanes
Install a complete set of new Vanes.
Worn or broken Cylinder
Replace the Cylinder if it is cracked or
if the bore appears wavy or scored.
Improper lubrication or dirt buildup
Clean and lubricate the motor unit
parts.
Incorrect gap in Shutoff Valve
Assembly
Adjust the gap as explained in the
section ASSEMBLING THE
MOTOR TO THE HANDLE.
Leaky Throttle Valve
Worn Throttle Valve and/or Throttle
Valve Seat.
Install a new Throttle Valve and/or
Throttle Valve Seat.
Dirt accumulation on Throttle Valve
and/or Throttle Valve Seat
Pour about 3 cc of a clean, suitable,
cleaning solution into the air inlet and
operate the tool for about 30 seconds.
Immediately, pour 3 cc of light oil
into the tool and operate the tool for
30 seconds to lubricate all the parts.
Tool fails to shut off
Dirty Shutoff Valve Assembly
Clean any dirt from the Shutoff Valve.
Bent stem on Shutoff Valve
Straighten the stem of the Valve or
replace the Valve.
Valve out of adjustment
Adjust the Valve to get the required
gap specified on Page 2–13.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT DESTROY.