This beast that belongs to a family friend has - lost it's bite.
This looks tricky - lots of screws and even springs (OMG) with a layered build.
Remove the chain saw cover.
Start dismantling... take photos to back-up memory loss.
Where to start looking for the fault?
Start at the power input end - the power cable.
The wires feel a bit loose in the terminal block?
And the cable sheath is very hard – a bit sus.
The terminal screws were not fully screwed down!?
Test the Active & Neutral wires for continuity.
Something not right…
Both Active & Neutral wires from plug pin to the other end - are open!
Next we need to check the other side (the guts) for continuity so let's clamp the handle microswitches.
That's a good result, the AC motor circuit is reading about 20 ohms. Back to the power cable.
I cut the end off and stripped the wires for another continuity check and both wires are still open circuit!
Then I noticed this, the cable has been punctured!
I cut the cable about 20cm back from that and terminated the wires into the terminal block. Checked for continuity all OK so let's power it up - fingers crossed.
With everything back together let's do a power check
All good the Gator has got it’s bite back
See the next video clip
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