RS 800 /... Maintenance
wpm_tx001254gb.fm 37
5.14 Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Remedy
Engine will not start • No fuel
• No spark
• Low oil level
• Dead battery or faulty bat-
tery connection (RSS 800A)
• Fill fuel tank and open fuel
valves
• Connect spark plug and/or
replace sparkplug
• Check oil alert / circuit
breaker (RSS 800A).
Fill engine with oil.
• Make sure battery
connections are clean and
tight. Charge or replace
battery
Engine runs erratically • Dirty air cleaner
•No fuel
• Dirty engine
• Drum is obstructed
• Clean air filter
• Check fuel level. Open fuel
valve
• Remove deposits built-up in
engine
• Remove drum obstruction
Drum does not rotate • Hydrostatic transmission
not engaged
• Drive belt loose or broken
• Hydrostatic transmission
faulty
• Control linkage discon-
nected or broken
• Shaft keys sheared
• Flex coupling damaged or
slipping
• Check/repair hydrostatic
transmission release valve
and camshaft
• Tighten or replace belt
• Check transmission oil
level. Fill gear case with oil
• Connect or repair control
linkage
• Replace shaft keys. Check
function of actuator lever on
transmission and drive
pulleys
• Check set screws on flex
coupling. Replace flex
coupling
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