Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
1. The fuel tank is empty.
1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline.
2. The spark plug is pitted, fouled, or the
gap is incorrect.
2. Install a new, correctly gapped spark
plug.
The engine will not start, starts hard, or
fails to keep running.
3. The air cleaner is dirty.
3. Clean or replace the air cleaner
elements.
1. The oil level in the eccentric housing
is too high.
1. Check the oil level and drain as
necessary.
The plate does not vibrate at full speed.
2. The belt is loose.
2. Adust the belt tension.
1. A foreign object is lodged against the
eccentric sheave.
1. Remove the obstruction.
2. The oil level in the eccentric housing
is too high.
2. Check the oil level and drain as
necessary.
3. The clutch has slipped.
3. Adjust the carburetor.
The clutch is extremely hot.
4. Engine RPM is not reaching full RPM.
4. Adjust the throttle so the engine runs at
3,600 to 3,800 RPM.
1. The belt is broken.
1. Replace the belt.
2. The clutch is broken or worn out.
2. Replace the clutch.
The plate does not vibrate when the
engine is running.
3. The eccentric has seized.
3. Ensure the eccentric is free turning.
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