TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
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BLADE PROBLEMS
Blade Won’t Stop Turning
When Throttle in
SLOW Position
Possible Cause
Correction
Check throttle control
and cable.
Fault in throttle control or cable;
throttle cable out of adjustment
or bent.
Check throttle control parts,
adjust or replace cable if
necessary.
Check clutch.
Clutch springs broken or worn, or
clutch system faulty.
Replace clutch springs or
replace/repair other clutch
system parts.
Blade Won’t Turn
Possible Cause
Correction
Check clutch, drive shaft,
and gearbox.
Worn or broken clutch, broken shaft,
worn or broken gearbox parts.
Replace or repair faulty
components as needed.
Excessive Vibration
Possible Cause
Correction
Check blade nut.
Blade nut loose.
Tighten blade nut securely.
Check blade.
Blade damaged.
Replace blade.
Drive shaft.
Drive shaft bent or damaged.
Replace drive shaft.