Troubleshooting Table - Power Fist 8893547 Manuel D'utilisateur

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

SYMPTOM
The engine won't start.
(Please refer to the
engine user manual for
engine-specific
procedures.)
The engine lacks power or
is not running smoothly.
(Please refer to the
engine user manual for
engine-specific
procedures.)
Engine smokes.
(Please refer to the
engine user manual for
engine-specific
procedures.)
Operator Lever
Snapping out of gear or not
staying in gear.
Machine does not seem
to have full chipping
power.
Operator Lever not
engaging rack with
pinion gear.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 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.
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 the 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.

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.

Lever not all the way forward when rack comes under full load. Push lever

quicker and more forcefully into the full forward position.
Ram has been overloaded at lower part of face. Check gear for

straightness.
The belts may be too loose and slipping. Adjust or replace belts as

needed.
Clean wood chips or other debris from under rack.

Clean accumulated dirt from frame where carriage assembly rests against

rubber bumpers.
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