13. Troubleshooting guide
Fault Possible causes Rectification
Motor does not start a) No electricity in plug a) Check line and fuse
b) Cable defective b) Check
c) Switch, switch/plug block c) Have machine checked by
defective a customer service center
d) Connections to motor d) Have machine checked by
or capacitor disconnected a customer service center
e) Scarifier housing clogged e) Change scarifying depth if
necessary
Clean housing so that the
spike drum spins unob-
structed
Engine performance drops a) Soil is too firm a) Change scarifying depth
b) Scarifier housing clogged b) Clean housing
c) Cuttings severely worn c) Replace spike drum
Imprecise aeration a) Cuttings worn a) Replace spike drum
b) Wrong scarifying depth b) Change scarifying depth
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