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Engine Service
Refer to the engine
manufacturer’s user manual for engine maintenance.
Lubrication
We recommend 1 pump of lithium grease in each pillar bearing before each use.
Greasing the Rack and Pinion
The entire rack and pinion should be greased before every use.
ABS Torque Spec
Check Torque Spec of ABS System bolts on the flywheel brake disc. Make sure they are
set to 5-6ft lbs.
Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The engine won’t start.
(Please refer to the
engine user manual
for engine-specific
procedures.)
Is the ignition switch in the “ON” position?
Is the fuel shut-off valve on?
Are you using fresh, clean gas? If the gas is old, change it. Use
a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer than 30 days.
Is the spark plug clean? If the spark plug is dirty or cracked,
change it. If it’s
oily, leave it out, hold a rag over the plug hole and pull the recoil cord several
times to blow out any oil in the cylinder, then wipe off the plug and reinsert it.
The engine lacks power
or is not running
smoothly.
(Please refer to the
engine user manual
for engine-specific
procedures.)
Check that the Throttle Lever is in the “Run” position.
Is the air filter clean? If it’s dirty, change it following the procedure in the engine
manufacturer’s owner’s manual.
Is the spark plug clean? If it’s fouled or cracked, change it. If it’s oily, leave it
out, hold a rag over the plug hole and pull your recoil cord several times to
blow out any oil in the cylinder, then wipe off the plug and reinsert it.
Are you using fresh, clean unleaded gas? If it’s old, change it. Use a fuel
stabilizer if you keep gas longer than 30 days.
Does your engine have th
e right amount of clean oil? If it’s dirty, change it
following the procedure in the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual.
Check the oil level and adjust as needed.
Engine smokes.
(Please refer to the
engine user manual
for engine-specific
procedures.)
Check the oil level and adjust as needed.
Check the air filter and clean or replace if needed.
You may be using the wrong oil
—too light for the temperature. Refer to your
Engine Owner’s Manual for detailed information.
Clean the cooling fins if they’re dirty.
Rack catching on tail
tube (at end of stroke).
Adjust carriage hold downs (slide guides).
Check for wood chips or debris between ram bushing plate and beam.
Check rack lift bearing for alignment or damage.