Operator`s manual

wc_tx003554gb_FM10.fm
69
Rammer
Basic Troubleshooting
6 Basic Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Remedy
Engine does not start, or
stalls.
No fuel in tank Add fuel.
Spark plug fouled Clean or replace spark plug.
Engine does not
accelerate, is hard to
start, or runs erratically.
Spark plug fouled Clean or replace spark plug.
Obstructed muffler and/or
exhaust port
Clear obstructions.
Dirty or clogged air cleaner Service air cleaner.
Engine overheats. Dirty cooling fins Clean the cooling fins.
Engine runs, but rammer
does not tamp.
Obstructed exhaust port Clear obstructions.
Engine runs, but rammer
operation is erratic.
Oil or grease on clutch Remove oil/grease from clutch.
Soil buildup on ramming
shoe
Clean soil from ramming shoe.
Engine operating speed
too high
Adjust engine operating speed.
Oil injection models only:
Engine starts and runs
for a short time—
approximately 30
seconds—then stops.
Low oil level Add oil to oil tank.