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Model G0901 (Mfd. Since 09/19)
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Blade or teeth
break during
operation.
1. Foreign objects or tramp metal in log.
2. Blade is not properly tensioned.
3. Blade tracking is incorrect.
4. Dull or damaged blade.
5. Excessive feed rate/pressure.
6. Log is loose.
7. Wrong blade type or TPI.
8. Lubrication system at fault.
9. Blade teeth clogged.
1. Check log for foreign objects or tramp metal. Use
different log if necessary.
2. Adjust blade tension (
Page 23).
3. Adjust blade tracking (
Page 38).
4. Replace blade (
Page 23).
5. Reduce feed rate/pressure.
6. Secure log against supports; remove branches or
lumps that prevent even positioning.
7. Use correct blade.
8. Check lubricant level. Check for leaks.
9. Clean blade.
Blade slows
when cutting.
1. Blade is not properly tensioned.
2. Lubrication system at fault.
3. Drive belt is loose or slipping.
4. Belts are worn.
5. Dull or damaged blade.
6. Excessive feed rate/pressure.
1. Adjust blade tension (
Page 23).
2. Check lubricant level. Check for leaks.
3. Tension drive belt (
Page 37).
4. Replace belts (
Page 38).
5. Replace blade (
Page 23).
6. Reduce feed rate/pressure.
Blade does not
cut.
1. Dull or damaged blade.
2. Blade installed backwards.
1. Replace blade (
Page 23).
2. Re-install blade (
Page 23).
Machine has
excessive
vibration or
noisy operation.
1. Excessive sawdust buildup inside blade
compartment.
2. Engine is loose.
3. Log is loose.
4. Belts are worn.
5. Wheel bearings at fault.
1. Vacuum excess chips and sawdust.
2. Tighten fasteners; replace damaged fasteners.
3. Secure log against supports; remove branches or
lumps that prevent even positioning.
4. Replace belts (
Page 38).
5. Replace wheel bearings.
Blade is
twisting during
cut.
1. Excessive feed pressure.
2. Blade is not properly tensioned.
3. Blade cutting section too wide.
4. Dull or damaged blade.
1. Reduce feed pressure.
2. Adjust blade tension (
Page 23).
3. Adjust blade cutting section width (
Page 25).
4. Replace blade (
Page 23).
Throttle is
sluggish or
engine does
not slow to
an idle when
throttle handle
is released.
1. Throttle lever too tight.
2. Throttle cable damaged, corroded, or has
excessive builup inside housing.
1. Adjust throttle lever nut on engine until throttle lever
returns freely to stopped position.
2. Remove cable from housing. Clean/replace cable.
Operating Machine (Cont.)
Note: Refer to the Briggs & Stratton engine manual for engine-related troubleshooting.
Содержание G0901
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