1A-14
1A
OPERATION
DS720
1.25 Troubleshooting
Problem / Symptom
Engine does not start, or stalls.
Engine does not accelerate,
is hard to start, or runs erratically.
Engine overheats.
Engine runs; rammer does not tamp.
Engine runs, rammer operation is erratic.
Reason / Remedy
1.
No fuel in tank.
2.
Fuel valve closed.
1.
Crankshaft seals are leaking.
2.
Air cleaner may be clogged.
1.
Clean cooling fins and fan blades.
1.
Inspect clutch for damage. Replace if necessary.
2.
Broken connecting rod or crankgear.
3.
Low engine performance. Compression loss.
1.
Oil/grease on clutch.
2.
Broken/worn springs.
3.
Soil buildup on ramming shoe.
4.
Broken parts in ramming system or crankcase.
5.
Engine operating speed is too high.
1.24 Long-Term Storage
1. Drain fuel from the fuel tank.
2. Start the engine and run it until remaining fuel is used.
3. Cover the rammer and store in a clean, dry location.
1.23 Shoe Hardware
On new machines, or after replacing shoe, check and
tighten shoe hardware
(a)
after the first 5 hours of
operation. Inspect hardware every week thereafter.
Torque hardware as specified.
1027SD82
a
63 ft.lbs.
(85.5 Nm)
