Engine Service; Troubleshooting; Engine; Operational Problems - General 240 Operator's Manual

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7) Reinstall the primary gear and pinion assembly.
Distribute the grease equally around all gear teeth.
Replace the old transmission gasket with a new
gasket, PN 210-0100. Align the transmission dowel
pins when reinstalling the cover. Reinstall the fasteners
with the hexagon nuts on the cover side of the
transmission. Torque all fasteners to 96 in lbs (12 N.m.)
in an "X" sequence.
8) Rotate the final driveshaft and check for excessive
noise and/or binding. If excessive noise and/or binding
is evident, disassemble the transmission and
investigate for probable causes. Reassemble and
retorque to the specified amount. Recheck for
excessive noise and/or binding.
9) Inspect the Hole Digger for loose, worn or damaged
parts. Replace any questionable part or assembly with
a genuine, approved replacement part. Do not attempt
any maintenance or repair work not described in the
Operator's Manual. Have such work performed at your
dealer's servicing shop.

ENGINE SERVICE

Consult Instructions for Use Manual provided by the
engine manufacturer for specific service and
maintenance information regarding:
1) muffler
2) spark plug
3) air filter
4) carburetor adjustment
5) maintenance schedule
6) engine oil change

7) troubleshooting

8) short and long term storage
240 ONE MAN HOLE DIGGER, FORM GOM26010601, VERSION 2.0, AUTHORIZATION: DVR, PAGE: 24
Keep this information stored with the Operator Manual
for the Hole Digger so it will always be available for use
when the engine requires service or maintenance. A
properly maintained engine will add considerably to the
service life and overall productivity of the Hole Digger.
Troubleshooting

ENGINE.

ENGINE FAILS TO START
Ignition switch in OFF position. Place in ON position.
Incorrect carburetor adjustment. See Service section.
Ignition wire to spark plug loose or disconnected.
Reconnect.
Fuel supply exhausted. Refill fuel tank.
ENGINE LOOSES POWER
Incorrect carburetor adjustment. See Service section.
Water in fuel supply. Drain and replace fuel.
Plugged engine exhaust ports. See Service section.
Dirty spark plug. See Service section.
Incorrect throttle control/cable adjustment. See
Assembly section.
Gasoline tank breather vent closed (if so equipped).
Open vent.
Dirty air filter. See Service section.
ENGINE OVERHEATS
Incorrect carburetor adjustment. See Service section.
Incorrect fuel/oil mixture ratio. See Before Starting
The Engine section.
Cooling fins clogged. Remove engine blower housing
and clean cooling fins.

OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS.

HOLE DIGGER LACKS POWER