Trying to find a manual for a powermatic 18o planer. NOt having any luck. Thought there was a place on line to down load. HELP!!!

I would have to guess the motor has gone to lunch, pull it and test it.

Contact Powermatic, they may be able to help you figure out the year and possibly get a manual for.

If it's got the 3-3/4" three-knife cutterhead, it should run pretty near to 5000 RPM. If it's got the 1-7/8" two-knife cutterhead, it should run at nearly 10,000 RPM.

That planer should take a 3600 (3450) RPM motor.

when you tripped over the cored you might have broken the connection in the trigger. Take apart the trigger very carefully and make sure that the waires are not broken.

http://www.powermatic.com/Parts.aspx?part=6291129
there ya go click on link you got it!!!

The rollers may need to be reconditioned. Try cleaning with a solvent to soften them up. I hope this has been helpful please rate if this answer has been of any help. Good Luck and have a great weekend.

A lot of equipment is built with sealed bearings these days--just a fact of life. Good luck!

install 30 amps 3phase breaker, then wire it up with royal cable 5.5mm x 4wires

Order the first one through Powermatic, then order any new replacements from the number on the belt. Or you can measure the pulley belt width and use a metal tape measure to find the total length by running the tape (number side in) over each pulley rim. Then order as a standard hardware source belt. Make sure the motor is bolted down about midway in it's mounting slots when measuring.

Well I Researched Your Problem (I'm assuming since you didn't specify, that Your Talking about a Model 15HH?), and Have come up with this, you may want to go to this site, and Check What they have for a Operations Manual.
http://www.powermatic.com/Products.aspx?Part=1791213
There's some Great Info in there for Accurate Adjustments of the Machine.
You may choose to use the "Contact Us" on that Page, and Have them assist You.
Hoping this assists you with this Problem.