Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Schedule - Husqvarna Soff-Cut 150 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting schedule

WARNING! Most accidents involving machines occur during trouble shooting, service and maintenance as
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staff have to locate themselves within the machine's risk area. Prevent accidents by being alert and by
planning and preparing the work.
The engine should be switched off during operations described in this chapter unless otherwise stated.
Saw is spalling and
ravelling cut
Saw pulls to one side
while sawing
Engine does not start
Engine runs rough, back
fires or can not reach full
speed.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Check to see if the diamond blade is worn out, glazed, warped or damaged.
Ensure skid plate moves freely up and down the entire shaft length without contacting the diamond
blade.
Check skid plate for excessive wear or gap around the diamond blade.
Check bottom of skid plate for metal burrs or irregularities.
Ensure skid plate is not twisted or bent.
Check lexan covers for free movement up and down.
Ensure there is spring down pressure at each end of the skid plate.
Do not twist or move the saw sideways while cutting. Make gradual changes in pressure on the
handlebar to control the saw in the cut.
Check that the engine is running properly and at full throttle.
Check belt and belt idler for proper tension.
Ensure the diamond blade is properly mounted and secured with clean flanges.
Ensure that the diamond blade is the correct specification for your area.
Ensure the slab is in clean with no debris that could raise the skid plate or saw while cutting.
Use Husqvarna joint protectors at all cut intersections.
Clean excess concrete debris from the blade block assembly.
Check that the scrapers in the blade block are not bent or binding.
Ensure that the blade block shafts are not bent or damaged.
Check that the front guide is properly aligned with the center of the diamond blade.
Check to see if the diamond blade is worn out, glazed, warped or damaged.
Do not twist or move the saw sideways while cutting. Make gradual changes in pressure on the
handlebar to control the saw in the cut.
Ensure that all wheels rolls freely and smoothly.
Do not force the saw. Allow the diamond blade to cut at its own rate of speed.
Check the skid plate for damage or burrs.
Check if there is fuel in the tank and it is the correct fuel. Make sure there is no water in the fuel.
Check if the fuel valve is turned to the 'on" position.
Check if the ON/OFF switch is in the 'ON" position.
Check that the spark plug wire is connected to the spark plug.
Engine is flooded. Adjust the choke per the engine owner's manual.
Check the choke is in the 'ON" position for cold starts. Adjust the choke per the engine owner's manual.
Oil level is too low. Engine is equipped with an oil alert system that will not let the engine start unless
the engine oil level is within the correct range.
Check that air cleaner is not dirty or plugged.
Check that the blade shaft rotates freely and no concrete has built up in the blade block.
Check if there is fuel in the tank and it is the correct fuel. Make sure there is no water in the fuel.
Oil level is too low. Engine is equipped with an oil alert system that will not let the engine start unless
the engine oil level is within the correct range.
Check that air cleaner is not dirty or plugged.
Check that spark plug is clean and properly gapped.
Check that throttle lever is properly set.
Check the choke is in the 'ON" position for cold starts. Adjust the choke per the engine owner's manual.
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