DRIVE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
1. Disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Remove the bag (item 5) and transmission cover (item 21) which will allow the transmission drive lever arms to be
visible.
3. Loosen the two nuts on the barrel of the cable going into the drive levers.
4. Tension on the drive lever is reduced when the barrel of the cable is moved upwards towards the lever and tension is
increased when the barrel is removed further away from the lever. NOTE: Moving the barrel too much in either direction
will result in the drive lever constantly being engaged or not engaging at all.
5. When engaging the drive levers check the exposed transmission to make sure that the arms are properly engaging and
returning to a disengaged position.
6. Reattach the transmission cover and bag.
7. Reconnect spark plug wire.
8. Check for proper operation.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Abnormal vibration.
Will not vacuum or has poor vacuum
performance
Engine will not start.
Engine is locked, will not pull over.
Nozzle scrapes ground in lowest
height setting.
No self propelling
Self propelled drive will not release
Part No 831500
QVSP Operator's Manual
Possible Cause
· Loose or out of balance impeller or loose engine
· dirty debris bag. Nozzle height set too high or low. Hose kit cap
missing. Clogged nozzle or exhaust. Excessive quantity of debris.
· Stop switch off. Throttle in off position. Engine not in full choke
position. Out of gasoline. Bad or old gasoline. Sparkplug wire
disconnected. Dirty air cleaner. Low oil (honda only)
· Debris locked in impeller. Engine problem.
Nozzle height out of adjustment
Transmission not in gear. Drive levers not engaging. Worn out,
broken, or mispositioned belt. Return springs on transmission broken
Drive Levers adjusted too tight keeping the transmission engaged
· Check impeller and replace if required.
Check engine
· Clean debris bag. Shake bag clean or
wash. Adjust nozzle height. Check for
hose kit cap. Unclog nozzle or exhaust.
Allow air to feed with debris
· Check stop switches, throttle, choke
position and gasoline. Connect spark
plug wire. Clean or replace air filter. Or
contact a qualified service person.
· See page 6. Contact a engine service
dealer for engine problems
Adjust nozzle height (See Nozzle height
fine adjustment for hard surfaces on
page 6
Check forward/reverse gear selection.
Check drive lever cable adjustment and
belt. Check return springs on
transmission
Adjust the barrels on the drive levers to
decrease the tension on the
transmission.
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Solution
Form No F021213A