Troubleshooting - Echo Bear Cat SC5540B Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Section
Before performing any of the corrections in this troubleshooting chart, refer to the appropriate information contained
in this manual for the correct safety precautions and operating or maintenance procedures. Contact your dealer or
ECHO Bear Cat for service problems with the machine.
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PROBLEM
Engine or rotor stalls or
stops
Machine chips poorly
Hard to feed chipper,
requires excessive
power to chip
Shredder requires
excessive power or
stalls.
Engine stalls or
belt squeals when
engaging belt
Material from chipper
wraps around rotor
shaft
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Chipper rotor housing or discharge tube is
plugged
Feeding material that is too large
Dull chipper blades
Drive belts loose or worn
Feeding material that is too large
Dull chipper blades
Obstructed discharge
Improper blade clearance
Obstructed discharge
Plugged rotor
Wet or green material will not discharge
Engaging belt too fast
Belt tension too loose
Stringy, green material bypasses chipper
blades
Dull chipper blades
Improper blade clearance
5 INCH CHIPPER/SHREDDER/BLOWER
REMEDY
Shut off engine and disengage belt
engagement. Refer to manual for
information on clearing a plugged rotor.
Never use the belt engagement to clear a
plugged rotor.
Limit branch size to rated capacity
Flip, sharpen, or replace
Inspect drive belts, adjust or replace if
needed
Limit branch size to rated capacity
Flip, sharpen, or replace
Use branch or similar object to clear
discharge tube
Set blade/anvil clearance to recommended
distance
Use branch or similar object to clear
discharge tube
Clear rotor, feed material into shredder
more evenly
Alternately feed dry material or install larger
discharge screen
Reduce engagement speed
Adjust tensioner. Replace belt if needed.
Rotate branch or material when feeding to
cut completely
Flip, sharpen, or replace
Set blade/anvil clearance to recommended
distance
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