SUPERTOW
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TROUBLESHOOTING
CHAIN IS TOO LOOSE………………………
Pillow blocks are slotted for take-up.
CHAIN BREAKS……………………………… Chain is too loose. Check sprocket alignment.
BELT SLIPPAGE WHEN
CLUTCH IS FULLY ENGAGED…………… Shorten clutch cable by turning turnbuckle at handle.
Adjust cable so clutch is fully engaged with approximately
1”of space remaining between clutch handle and
machine handle grip. Need new belt.
DRIVES WHEN NOT SQUEEZED………….
Lay a straight edge over the 8” pulley and engine pulley and
make sure they are in the exact same plane (level).
Check to make sure belt guides are in place.
Check Clutch arm and make sure it is adjusted up and not
Hanging down against the belt.
BELT SLIPS OFF PULLEY………………….
Tighten turnbuckle – check to make sure motor and
transmission pulleys are in line.
CLUTCH DOES NOT RELEASE……………
Lengthen cable at turnbuckle. Check belt guides.
See clutch cable this page. Check Clutch Arm adjustment
Make sure the arm is adjusted up not contacting the belt.
GAS UNIT: ENGINE SURGES………………
See engine manual.
ENGINE DIES UNDER LOAD………………
Check high-speed mixture adjustment.
See engine page.
EXCESSIVE NOISE UNDERNEATH UNIT… Check belt guides, “use no belt dressing”.
