Powertow 35/40/KeyEZ/Thundervolt
Powertow 35/40/KeyEZ/Thundervolt
TRANSMISSION LEAKING GREASE -
CHAIN IS TOO LOOSE - - - - - - - - - - -
CHAIN BREAKS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
BELT SLIPPAGE WHEN CLUTCH IS
FULLY ENGAGED -
BELT SLIPS OFF PULLEY
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT - - - - - - - -
DRIVES WHEN NOT SQUEEZED - - - -
UNIT HAS POOR TRACTION - - - - - - -
GAS UNIT: ENGINE SURGES - - - - - -
ENGINE IS HARD TO START - - - - - - -
ENGINE WILL NOT START IN COLD - -
WEATHER
POWERTOW TROUBLESHOOTING
In hot weather, transmission grease will separate and a slight
leakage is normal. It is packed with a solid lubricant. It is not
necessary to add grease.
Pillow blocks are slotted. Loosen and pull tire/axle evenly
back. This will take up chain slack. Tighten and run adjuster
bolt up against pillow block on bottom of frame to hold
secure..
Chain is too loose. Check sprocket alignment.
Shorten Clutch Cable by adjusting turnbuckle at handle.
Adjust cable so clutch is fully engaged with approximately
1" of space remaining between clutch handle and machine
handle grip. Need new belt. See clutch cable this page.
Check to make sure motor, transmission and idler pulleys are
in line. Belt is inside belt guides. Idler pulley needs to contact
belt in the middle of the pulley, not on the edge. Adjust idler
pulley handle.
Lengthen cable at turnbuckle. Check belt guides, make sure
belt is inside belt guides.
Check that tire air pressure is within 10-12 PSI range.
Make sure key is still in 7” pulley on bottom of machine.
See engine manual.
See engine manual. Check unit for gas. Use choke on engine
and on handle.
Check viscosity of engine oil. See engine manual.
