Simplicity 8/25 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
Troubleshooting & Repair
POWER DRIVE TROUBLESHOOTING
Power Drive won’t engage.
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Power drive runs erratically.
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Drive chains chatter.
Unusual noise or vibration while
unit is moving.
l Bail lever cable too loose.
l Bail lever cable end not
engaged in clutch lever.
l Drive belt broken or loose.
l Drive chain(s) broken.
l Drive chain(s) off sprocket.
l Crankshaft key broken or miss-
ing from unit.
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Clutch lever obstructed.
l Drive belt worn.
l Drive chains loose.
l Rotor overloaded with material.
l Non-organic matter caught in
shredding chamber.
l Move clip up to next link.
l Insert cable end in clutch lever.
l Repair or replace.
l Repair or replace.
l Reinstall chain(s) on sprocket.
l Replace key.
l Clear obstruction.
l Replace drive belt.
l Adjust sprocket position.
l Allow unit to clear itself before
feeding more material.
l Follow shut-down procedure and
remove material from unit.
ELECTRIC START TROUBLESHOOTING
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Electric start won’t
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operate.
l Battery dead.
l Circuit breaker tripped.
l Battery terminals dirty.
l Loose wires/battery cables.
l Ignition switch inoperative.
l Solenoid inoperative.
l Safety switch inoperative.
l Starter motor inoperative.
l Charge Battery.
l Allow 1 minute for auto. reset.
l Clean terminals.
l Check wiring and tighten
as required.
l Repair or replace switch.
l Repair or replace solenoid.
l Repair or replace switch.
l Repair or replace starter motor.
OPTIONAL VACUUM HOSE TROUBLESHOOTING
Vacuum hose not working.
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Vacuum intake nozzle flap open,
l Material too wet.
l Hose not attached securely.
l Hose obstructed or damaged.
l Engine not running at
full RPM.
l Hose nozzle vacuum
adjustment ring opened too far.
l Close vacuum intake nozzle flap.
l Allow material to dry.
l Attach hose securely.
l Inspect hose
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repair or replace.
l Set control to full fast position
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See dealer if problem persists.
l Close adjustment ring.
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