BlastPro BRB-2800 - Section 4.2: Troubleshooting

MACHINE MANUAL BRB-2800
MAINTENANCE
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SECTION 4.2: TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not start LP tank is empty
LP tank valve is closed
Battery is dead
Cold conditions
Incorrect oil level
Dirty air cleaner
Faulty spark plug
Replace with a full tank
Turn LP valve to “OPEN”
position
Jump start machine or
replace battery
Work throttle back and
forth while turning key
switch to “START”
Check oil level and
fill/remove as necessary
Clean/replace air cleaner
Replace/re-gap spark
plug
Engine seems sluggish
during operation
Throttle not set in high
position
Incorrect oil level
Dirty air cleaner
Move throttle to high
position
Check oil level and
fill/remove as necessary
Clean/replace air cleaner
Slow coating removal Blade is dull
Blade is too wide
Incorrect blade angle
Flip or replace blade
Replace with narrower
blade
Adjust blade angle up or
down with hydraulic
cylinders
Cylinder movement
seems slow
Dirt in cylinder control
spool valve
Damaged cylinder
Consult Blastpro
representative or
authorized distributor
Ground speed seems
slow
Throttle not set in high
position
Damage to ground drive
pump or motor
Move throttle to high
position
Consult Blastpro
representative or
authorized distributor