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MAINTENANCE
3.7 Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTION
Flexible shaft is too
hot to hold.
No lubrication?
Grease inner core.
Vibrator does not
develop full speed.
Engine?
Deposits built up in engine.
Check engine air filter.
Throttle is defective or out of
adjustment.
Vibrating action is
erratic.
Head or flexible shaft?
Clutch?
Check head or flexible shaft damage.
Check clutch wear.
Vibrator stops
shaking, continues to
spin without resuming
shaking action.
Metal dust may have
accumulated in contact
points?
Clean contact points.