Troubleshooting Cutting Problems; Troubleshooting Engine Problems - Echo CSG-680 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting Cutting Problems

Trouble
Wheel stops when cutting pressure
is applied
Belt slips and cannot be tensioned
properly
Poor cutting – wheel discoloured at
outer area

Troubleshooting Engine Problems

Trouble
Engine will not start
Engine hard to start
Engine misses
Engine overheats and / or stalls
under cutting load
Probable Cause
1. Bearing down too hard.
2. Binding in crooked cut.
3. Binding in closing cut.
4. Loose Rib Ace-belt.
Belt worn beyond the limit.
Heat damage.
Probable Cause
1. Out of fuel.
2. Switch not on.
3. Engine flooded.
4. Fuel filter clogged.
5. Air filter blocked.
6. Spark plug fouled or
cracked.
7. Ignition magneto or
spark plug wire faulty.
1. See reasons under "will
not start".
2. Water in fuel or fuel has
gone stale or sour.
3. Engine not getting the
proper fuel/air mixture.
4. Carburettor out of
adjustment.
1. Dirt in carburettor or
fuel line.
2. Carburettor out of
adjustment.
3. Weak or intermittent
spark.
1. Not enough oil.
2. Air passages around
cylinder clogged.
3. Carburettor main
adjustment is set too
"Lean".
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Remedy
1. Ease up cutting pressure.
2. Lay out and follow a straight line.
3. Support material so cut will open.
4. Increase belt tension.
Replace Rib Ace-belt.
Replace wheel.
Do not cut long in one spot.
Water flush when recommended.
Remedy
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Move switch to "RUN" position.
3. Remove spark plug. Turn switch
off and crank engine to expel the
fuel. Install clean, dry, properly
gapped spark plug.
4. Install clean fuel filter. Check that
fuel pick-up line is not leaking or
clogged. Clean fuel tank.
5. Clean or replace air filter
element.
6. Replace plug.
7. Contact nearest authorized
ECHO servicing dealer.
1. See remedies above.
2. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel
mixture.
3. If over-choked and flooded,
remove plug and crank engine
before installing clean, dry plug.
If not choked enough, set
controls properly for starting.
4. See "Carburettor Adjustment" or
seek authorized dealer for
adjustment.
1. Contact nearest authorized
servicing dealer.
2. Adjust, or seek dealer service.
3. Contact nearest authorized
servicing dealer.
1. Use proper amount of oil in fuel
mixture.
2. Clean air intake grid on starter
side, flywheel, cylinder fins and
surrounding area.
3. See "Carburettor Adjustment" or
seek authorized dealer for
adjustment.
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