Smith SPS8 - Troubleshooting

SMITH Manufacturing 1-954-941-9744 www.SmithMfg.com
1/2009
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If engine does not start, read pg. 8
Problem Possible Reason(s)/Solution(s)
Cutters wearing unevenly/prematurely 1 Drum is too low, 2 Incorrect set-up,
3 Material build-up,
4 Cutters too tightly loaded, and/or
5 Wrong cutters for the job.
Cutter shaft breakage prematurely 1 Drum too low, 2 End plates or bushings worn,
3 Shafts worn, 4 Wrong cutter set-up and/or
5 Over 40 hours service-life.
Drum wearing prematurely or cracking 1 Drum hitting ground, and/or
2 Shafts and bushings not replaced within 40 hours.
Excess vibration 1 Bearing worn or 2 grease not getting into bearing.
- Line up grease hole
       -Cleangreasetting
- Check Seals
- or Replace Bearing
Hex bushing worn, drive shaft worn, improper cutter
set-up, drum contacting ground, or wheels worn out.
Machine jumps erratically 1 Drum hitting ground, 2 RPM is too low,
and/or 3 Surface is severely uneven.
“V” belt wear prematurely 1 Pulley is misaligned, 2 Wrong belt,
and/or 3 Drum is contacting surface.
Cam lever will not raise/lower Raise or lower Hand-Wheel.
Hand-Wheel won’t turn Clean and grease threads, linkage may be bent, or
hand-wheel out of position.
Uneven Cutting Cutting too deeply, or rear wheel fork is bent.
AdjustableHandlebarisLoose   InserttheatheadofascrewdriverbetweentheBolt
(Refer to pg. 5 diagrram) and Washer then tighten bolt with a 9/16” wrench
washer. Always keep tight!
For any other problems or questions, please contact your local representative
or SMITH Mfg today at 800-653-9311 or (954) 941-9744.
*Engine repair and engine warranty issues are handled
directly by your local engine service center.
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