Norton GC55 Owner's Manual

Norton GC55 Owner's Manual Manual pdf 12 page image

12Wiring Diagram GC2E OnlyThermal Reset:If the thermal reset engages this is a sign that the motor is over heating.Continued over heating will damage the motor. The thermal reset willreset it’s self once the motor is cooled. Do not force the thermal reset as itwill damage the reset and motor. The causes of the thermal resetactivating are:1. Too Long or Too Thin of Extension Cord (Low Voltage). Usethe correct length and gauge of Extension Cord.2. Low Voltage Power Supply. Use a power supply with thecorrect voltage.3. Incorrect Blade of Application. Contact Norton Clipper’scustomer service or your local sales person for the correct bladespecification for your cutting application.4. Overloading Machine. At a shallower depth. Make multiplepasses (Step Cutting) at no more than 1-1/4” deep. Cut at aslower forward speed.Damage or failure of a motor due to continued over heating as the resultof incorrect extension cord length/size, incorrect power supply, incorrectapplication, and continued overloading is not covered under warranty..II. OPERATIONA. Installing the Blade1. Disconnect the spark plug (GC55 Models Only)2. Raise the Blade Guard to its highest position.3. Open the blade nut access door. Remove the blade shaft nut (Turnclockwise) and remove the outside collar and raise the Blade Guard.