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5. Service Work / Troubleshooting
Service Schedule:
Attention: Absolutely follow the enclosed maintenance instructions of the motor manufacturer (page
16 of the operating instructions)!!!
Daily
sweeping brush
check the height adjustment and if there are possibly stuck or rolled
up objects
Vacuum: brush on top
clean / check for damage
Monthly
Battery
check level of liquid and refill if necessary
Belt
check for defects and voltage
sweeping roller and side brush
check for wear
Troubleshooting:
A.) the
motor doesn't start
possible reason
potential solution:
1.) Gas tank empty
Fill up gasoline.
2.) Air filter or spark plugs are dirty
Take out spark plugs or air filter and clean (see the operating
instructions of the motor manufacturer).
3.) No fuel in the carburetor
Actuate gasoline pump (see Chap. 4).
4.) Cold starter still in upper position
Put the cold starter in the lower position and repeat the starting
procedure.
B.) the results of sweeping are not satisfactory
possible reason
potential solution:
1.) the dirt container is overfilled
empty the dirt container
2.) sweepings are caught in the
sweeping brush
take out the dirt container and remove the object
3.) Speed of the motor is too low
Check the belt tension, loosen if necessary.
C.) the brushes do not rotate
possible reason
potential solution:
1.) the belt of the power transmission
unit is defective / has slipped off
check all of the belts on the machine (7 pieces)
2.) sweepings are caught in the
sweeping roller
see B. 2
D.) the steering drive is not functioning / not properly
possible reason
potential solution:
1.) the tooth belt is defective / has
slipped off
see D.1
2.) the friction clutch is not engaging
adjust the setting mechanism on the handle console (part 95)
E.) too much dust develops
possible reason
potential solution:
1.) the dust filter is clogged
tap out the filter; remove and replace if necessary
2.) the container is improperly
inserted
put the container properly in place