Maintenance
BETTCHER
Industries, Inc.
Manual No. 102481
April 17, 2015
Maintenance
Whizard Quantum
®
Air Operating Instructions and Parts List
5-75
Fault Detection and Correction
(Continued)
PROBLEM PROBABLE
CAUSE REMEDY
Loss of Power
Air pressure too low
Set air pressure to
90-100 psi (6.2-6.9 bar)
Mineral oil is not being
supplied to tool
Fill lubricator (oiler)
Too much water in the air line
Replace filter
Drain filter bowl
Drain water traps
Replace filter
Blade tight in blade housing
Adjust blade housing
Drive adapter worn
Replace drive adapter
Motor and gear head not
engaged
Properly engage air motor and
gear head
Teeth on rotor worn
Replace air motor or rotor
Gear head worn
Replace gear head
Gear head not properly greased
Grease gear head
Air supply hose leaks
Replace hose assembly
Retainer is cross threaded
Remove retainer and screw in
properly
Adapter plate is damaged
Replace adapter plate
Vanes are broken or worn
Replace
all 5
vanes
Muffler in power unit is
clogged
Replace muffler
Incorrect vane kit in the air
motor.
Use vane kit for Whizard
®
AirMax MACH 3.