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Oct 07, 2019

Analysis of the Reasons Why a Small Pile Driver Won't Start

Currently, small pile drivers are actively used on construction sites of various sizes, but the quality of these machines varies greatly. Various issues often arise during their use. For example, a pile driver might suddenly catch fire. Why does this happen? What should be checked?


First, check if there is fuel in the fuel tank. An empty fuel tank is a direct cause.


Next, inspect the battery terminals. Clean the battery terminals and tighten the terminal screws. Loose battery terminals can cause poor contact and insufficient voltage. Owners with the necessary tools can use a multimeter to measure the battery voltage.


If the starter motor sounds very strong and there is no unusual mechanical friction noise from the engine, the issue can be identified as related to the fuel system.


A reminder from our editor: After turning off the pile driver, make sure to shut down all electrical equipment first. This can avoid providing a high voltage momentarily and affecting the circuit during the next startup. In fact, the wiring layout of pile drivers can be unreasonable. If the materials used are subpar, this might not be a significant issue in the short term, but over time, problems will gradually become more prominent.


The above is an analysis of the causes of a pile driver catching fire. Do you understand it? If you want to learn more about pile drivers, please follow our website for more exciting content available anytime!


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