| Problem |
Possible
Cause |
Remedy |
| Motor
Only Hums |
Bad
motor |
Disconnect
drive belt from sheaves. Turn machine on. If motor starts,
check bearings. If motor still hums windings are bad. |
| Bad
capacitor (For Older Models) |
Check
switch; disconnect belt. If motor won't run, replace capacitor. |
| Turn
machine on and nothing happens |
Bad
Switch |
Check
outlet and wires on the switch, If outlet is good and
wires are tightly connected replace the switch. |
| Bad
Cord |
Replace
cord. |
| Bad
Capacitor (For Older Models) |
Drop
the motor and remove the capacitor and replace. |
| Excessive
vibration at high speed |
Bad
Belt |
Replace
the belt. |