Use and Care Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
GAS UNIT
1. Engine won’t start ● no fuel
● engine switch off
● kill switch grounded
● gas in air filter or
carburetor
● refuel
● remove air filter cover, crank
engine
● refer to engine manual
COMMON PROBLEMS
1. Cutters wearing unevenly
2. Drive shaft backs out while
running
3. Machine jumps on floor
4. “V” belt wearing rapidly
5. Uneven cut
● cage too low
● wrong setup
● material buildup
● cutters too tight
● no grease on threads
● cage lowered too far
● R.P.M. too low
● pulley misaligned
● wrong belt
● belt rubbing on surface
● wear on I.D. of front wheels
● wear on front axle
● raise cage
● see applications guide
● clean or change cutters
● remove one or more cutters
● grease threads
● not tightened properly
● adjust height knob
● reset throttle
● adjust pulley
● replace
● adjust height of machine
● replace wheels
● replace axle
Storage
The following steps should be taken to prepare your TSCAR-8H gas unit for
extended storage:
a. Close shutoff valve.
b. Siphon excess fuel from storage tank.
c. Start engine and run until it stalls due to lack of fuel. This will consume all the fuel in the carburetor and
prevent formation of deposits due to evaporating fuel.
d. Remove spark plug and pour two ounces of SAE 30 or SAE 40 motor oil into cylinder. Slowly crank the
engine two or three times to distribute the oil throughout the cylinder. This will prevent rust during
storage. Replace spark plug. Store the unit in an upright position in a cool, dry, and well ventilated
area.
To start your engine after prolonged storage
a. Refuel
b.
Open shutoff valve
c. Start engine. Any excess oil residue will quickly burn off without harming operation
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