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Specifications
Engine................................................. 6.5 hp Honda
Trench Depth (with standard blade).... 7”
Trench Width (with standard blade).... 1 1/2”
Overall Dimensions............................ 65 1/2” L x 26” W x 36 1/2” H
Dry Weight.......................................... 137 lbs.
Belt Size.............................................. A30K (Kevlar™ Reinforced)
Blade RPM.......................................... 1850
The manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements in design and/or changes in
specifications at any time without incurring any obligation to install them on units
previously sold.
Troubleshooting
The following chart is intended for troubleshooting all aspects of the Trencher/Edger except the engine. Please
refer to the engine owner
s’ manual for troubleshooting the engine.
Problem
See Cause:
Blade does not turn.
A, B, J
Blade turns but does not cut ground.
C, D,K
Machine “squeals” during trenching.
C, D
Engine shuts down as machine is tilted.
E, F
Machine vibrates excessively during trenching.
G, H, I, J
Engine stalls when trenching
L
Engine stalls when idling/starting
C
Engine stalls when lowering starting a trench.
C, E, F, G, J, K, M
Cause
Solution
A
– Loose/Broken belts
Tighten/Replace belts
B - Control Cable broken
Replace cable
C - Belt tension incorrect
Retention Belt
D - Belts are worn beyond acceptable limit
Purchase new belts
E - Engine oil low
Add oil per engine owners’ manual.
F - Low level in gas tank
Add gasoline
G - Obstruction underground
Attempt to remove obstruction or start trenching further along
path.
H - Loose bolts
Tighten bolts
I - Drive Shaft Bearings worn
Replace bearings
J - Blade bent/broken
Replace blade
K - Blade installed incorrectly
See “Changing Blade” section for proper blade installation.
L - Pulling to fast
Decrease rate of pull.
M
– Lowering machine too fast
Decrease rate of drop.
Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders
Call NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810
