Troubleshooting - Smith SPS8 User Manual & Parts List

If engine does not start, read pg. 8
Problem
Cutters wearing unevenly/prematurely
Cutter shaft breakage prematurely
Drum wearing prematurely or cracking
Excess vibration
Machine jumps erratically
"V" belt wear prematurely
Cam lever will not raise/lower
Hand-Wheel won't turn
Uneven Cutting
Adjustable Handlebar is Loose
(Refer to pg. 5 diagrram)
For any other problems or questions, please contact your local representative
1/2009

TROUBLESHOOTING

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.
SMITH Manufacturing 1-954-941-9744
Possible Reason(s)/Solution(s)
Drum is too low, Incorrect set-up,
1 2
Material build-up,
3
Cutters too tightly loaded, and/or
4
Wrong cutters for the job.
5
Drum too low, End plates or bushings worn,
1 2
Shafts worn, Wrong cutter set-up and/or
3 4
Over 40 hours service-life.
5
Drum hitting ground, and/or
1
Shafts and bushings not replaced within 40 hours.
2
Bearing worn or grease not getting into bearing.
1 2
- Line up grease hole
- Clean grease fitting
- Check Seals
- or Replace Bearing
Hex bushing worn, drive shaft worn, improper cutter
set-up, drum contacting ground, or wheels worn out.
Drum hitting ground,
1
and/or Surface is severely uneven.
3
Pulley is misaligned,
1
and/or Drum is contacting surface.
3
Raise or lower Hand-Wheel.
Clean and grease threads, linkage may be bent, or
hand-wheel out of position.
Cutting too deeply, or rear wheel fork is bent.
Insert the flat head of a screwdriver between the Bolt
and Washer then tighten bolt with a 9/16" wrench
washer. Always keep tight!
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RPM is too low,
2
Wrong belt,
2
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