Model G0901 (Mfd. Since 09/19)
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Review the troubleshooting procedures in this section if a problem develops with your machine. If you need
replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support.
Note: Please gather the
serial number and manufacture date of your machine before calling.
SECTION 6: SERVICE
Note: Refer to the Briggs & Stratton engine manual for engine-related troubleshooting.
Troubleshooting
Operating Machine
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Finished
workpieces are
wavy, crooked
or uneven.
1. Blade is not properly tensioned.
2. Track is not level.
3. Log not parallel to track or cant not square to
log supports.
4. Blade cutting section too wide.
5. Blade tracking is incorrect.
6. Dull or damaged blade, or blade insalled
backwards.
7. Excessive feed rate/pressure.
1. Adjust blade tension (
Page 23).
2. Tighten track brackets; adjust track feet until track is
level (
Page 19).
3. Secure log against supports; remove branches or
lumps that prevent even positioning.
4. Adjust blade cutting section width (
Page 25).
5. Adjust blade tracking (
Page 38).
6. Replace blade (
Page 23).
7. Reduce feed rate/pressure.
Finished
workpieces
have rough
surface.
1. Excessive feed rate/pressure.
2. Wrong blade type or TPI for cut type.
1. Reduce feed rate/pressure.
2. Use correct blade for cutting type.
Blade dulls
prematurely.
1. Lubrication system at fault.
2. Excessive feed rate/pressure.
3. Wrong blade type or TPI for cut type.
4. Hard spots in material.
5. Blade installed inside-out.
6. Blade is twisted or damaged.
7. Blade is not properly tensioned.
8. Foreign objects or tramp metal in log.
1. Check lubricant level. Check for leaks.
2. Reduce feed rate/pressure.
3. Use correct blade for cutting type.
4. Reduce speed, increase feed pressure.
5. Re-install blade (
Page 23).
6. Replace blade (
Page 23).
7. Adjust blade tension (
Page 23).
8. Check log for foreign objects or tramp metal. Use
different log if necessary.
Blade tracks
incorrectly
or comes off
wheels.
1. Blade tracking is incorrect.
2. Blade is not properly tensioned.
3. Belts are worn.
4. Dull or damaged blade.
5. Wrong blade type or TPI.
6. Excessive feed rate/pressure.
7. Blade wheels are not coplanar.
1. Adjust blade tracking (
Page 38).
2. Adjust blade tension (
Page 23).
3. Replace belts (
Page 38).
4. Replace blade (
Page 23).
5. Use correct blade.
6. Reduce feed rate/pressure.
7. Adjust wheels to be coplanar (
Page 39).
Summary of Contents for G0901
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