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Troubleshooting Guide

Trouble

Probable Cause

Solution

Low power or low free 

speed

Insufficient air pressure

Check air line pressure at the inlet of the tool. It must 

be 90 psig (6.2 bar/620KPa).

Clogged Muffler elements

Disassemble the tool’s inlet, if the Muffler can’t be 

cleaned, replace it.

Plugged Inlet Screen

Clean the Inlet Screen with a clean, suitable cleaning 

solution or replace the Screen.

Worn or broken vanes

Install a complete set of new Vanes.

Worn or broken Motor Housing

Replace the Motor Housing.

Internal air leakage in the Motor Housing indicated 

by high air consumption/low speed or air leaking out 

the front and rear exhaust simultaneously.

Replace the Motor Housing.

Bent stem on Throttle Valve

Remove the Throttle Valve.

Angle Gear Wick misaligned or damaged.

Reposition or replace the Wick.

Excessive run out

Bent Arbor

Replace the Arbor.

Loose Collet Nut

Tighten the Collet Nut.

Worn or damaged Collet, Collet Nut or Nosepiece

Replace the damaged component and retest.

Worn or damaged upper Arbor Bearing or lower 

Arbor Bearing

Replace the worn or damaged Bearing.

Scoring of end plate

Worn front end plate Spacer or front end plate

Install a new front end plate Spacer and front end plate.

Worn front Rotor Bearing

Install a new front Rotor  Bearing.

Leaky Throttle Valve

Dirt accumulation on Throttle Valve or Throttle Valve 

Seat.

Disassemble, inspect and clean parts.

Worn Throttle Valve or Throttle Valve Seat

Replace the Throttle Valve and/or Throttle Valve Seat.

Excessive dirt build-up beneath the Throttle Lever.

Clean out the slot area.

Bent Throttle Valve Plunger

Replace the plunger.

Front Rotor Bearing runs 

hot

Front end plate Spacer rubbing the bore of the front 

end plate

Replace the front end plate and front end plate Spacer 

combination.

Slow tool idle

Bent or leaky Throttle Valve

Replace the Throttle Valve.

Rough operation/vibration

Improper lubrication or dirt buildup

Disassemble the tool and clean in a suitable cleaning 

solution. Assemble the tool and inject 3 cc of the 

recommend oil in the inlet and run the Grinder long 

enough to coat the internal parts with the oil.

Worn or broken rear Bearing or front Rotor Bearing

Replace the worn or broken Bearing. Examine the 

front end plate. Front end plate Spacer, and rear Rotor 

Bearing, and replace any damaged parts. If the rear end 

plate is damaged, replace the Rotor.

Worn or broken upper Arbor Bearing or lower Arbor 

Bearing

Examine the worn or broken Bearing.

Worn or broken Bevel Gear or Bevel Pinion

Examine the Bevel Gear and Bevel Pinion. If either 

is worn or damaged, replace both the Gear and the 

Pinion because they are a matched set and must not be 

used separately.

Related Documentation

For additional information refer to:

Product Safety Information Manual 04580288.

Product Information Manual 45760899.

Parts Information Manual 45760923, 45760915 and 45760907.
Manuals can be downloaded from ingersollrandproducts.com.

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