Troubleshooting; Engine - Wacker Neuson RS600A Operator's Manual

RS600A
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Troubleshooting

Problem
Engine will not start
Engine runs
erratically
Drum does not rotate
Drum does not
vibrate
Drum does not return
to neutral
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Cause
• No fuel
• No spark
• Low oil level
• Dirty air cleaner
• No fuel
• Dirty engine
• Drum is obstructed
• Too much oil in exciter
• The hydrostatic transmission is
not engaged
• Drive belt is loose or broken
• Faulty hydrostatic transmission
• Control linkage is disconnected
or broken
• Shaft keys are sheared
• Exciter belt is broke
• Improper clutch adjustment
• Control linkage is disconnected
or broken
• Neutral position on the
transmission is not set.
Remedy
• Fill the fuel tank and open the
fuel valves.
• Connect the spark plug and/or
replace it.
• Fill the engine with oil
• Clean the air filter
• Check the fuel level. Open the
fuel valve.
• Remove deposits built up in the

engine

• Remove the drum obstruction
• Check/repair the hydrostatic
transmission release valve and
camshaft.
• Tighten or replace the belt.
• Check the transmission oil
level. Fill the gear case with oil.
• Check the transmission oil
level. Fill the gear case with oil.
• Connect or repair the control
linkage.
• Replace the shaft keys. Check
the function of actuator lever
on the transmission and the
drive pulleys.
• Replace the exciter belt
• Correct the clutch adjustment
• Connect or repair the linkage
• Adjust the neutral position on
the transmission.
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Troubleshooting