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Engine................................................. 6.5 hp Honda
Trench Depth (with standard blade).... 7"
Trench Width (with standard blade).... 1 1/2"
Overall Dimensions............................ 65 1/2" L x 26" W x 36 1/2" H
Dry Weight.......................................... 137 lbs.
Belt Size.............................................. A30K (Kevlar™ Reinforced)
Blade RPM.......................................... 1850
The manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements in design and/or changes in
specifications at any time without incurring any obligation to install them on units
previously sold.
The following chart is intended for troubleshooting all aspects of the Trencher/Edger except the engine. Please
refer to the engine owners' manual for troubleshooting the engine.
Problem
Blade does not turn.
Blade turns but does not cut ground.
Machine "squeals" during trenching.
Engine shuts down as machine is tilted.
Machine vibrates excessively during trenching.
Engine stalls when trenching
Engine stalls when idling/starting
Engine stalls when lowering starting a trench.
Cause
A – Loose/Broken belts
B - Control Cable broken
C - Belt tension incorrect
D - Belts are worn beyond acceptable limit
E - Engine oil low
F - Low level in gas tank
G - Obstruction underground
H - Loose bolts
I - Drive Shaft Bearings worn
J - Blade bent/broken
K - Blade installed incorrectly
L - Pulling to fast
M – Lowering machine too fast
Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders
Specifications
Troubleshooting
Call NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810
See Cause:
A, B, J
C, D,K
C, D
E, F
G, H, I, J
L
C
C, E, F, G, J, K, M
Solution
Tighten/Replace belts
Replace cable
Retention Belt
Purchase new belts
Add oil per engine owners' manual.
Add gasoline
Attempt to remove obstruction or start trenching further along
path.
Tighten bolts
Replace bearings
Replace blade
See "Changing Blade" section for proper blade installation.
Decrease rate of pull.
Decrease rate of drop.
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