Troubleshooting & Repair; Troubleshooting Chart - EarthQuake 14267 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting Chart

While normal care and regular maintenance will extend
the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may
eventually require that service be performed to allow it to
continue operating properly.
The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common
problems, their causes, and remedies.
See the information on the following pages for instructions on
how to perform most of these minor adjustments and service
repairs yourself. If you prefer, all of these procedures can be
performed for you by your local authorized dealer.
PROBLEM
Engine will not start.
Engine exhaust is black.
Engine runs but no material is
discharged.
Excessive branch vibration when
chipping materials.
Unusual noise or vibration when.
processing material.
Vacuum not working.
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CAUSE
1. Out of fuel.
2. Spark plug wire disconnected.
3. Engine controls not set correctly.
4. Spark plug fouled.
5. No compression. Recoil starter
pulls with no resistance.
6. No spark. Ignition problem.
7. Old or stale fuel.
1. Dirty air filter.
2. Choke closed.
1. Discharge chute clogged.
2. Engine not running at full speed.
1. Chipper knives dull.
2. Tree limbs are extremely hard or
dried out.
1. Rotor overloaded with material.
2. Hammers are broken, bent, or
loose.
3. Hammers frozen in place.
1. Hopper lid not in place.
2. Material too wet.
3. Hose not attached properly.
4. Hose obstructed or damaged.
5. Engine not running at full RPM.
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WARNING
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, PERFORM MAINTENANCE
ON THE UNIT ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS STOPPED.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE AND
FASTEN IT AWAY FROM THE PLUG BEFORE BEGINNING
THE MAINTENANCE, TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING OF THE ENGINE.
REMEDY
Add fuel.
Reconnect spark plug wire.
Refer to Starting in the Operation section.
Remove the spark plug, clean or replace.
See your authorized dealer.
See your authorized dealer.
See your authorized dealer.
Replace air filter. See engine manual.
Open choke.
Clean out debris.
Set throttle control to FAST.
Sharpen or replace chipper knives.
Material is not suitable for chipping.
Allow unit to clear itself before adding more
material to the hopper.
Check assembly. Tighten or replace as
required.
Check for obstructions and debris. Repair as
necessary.
Install lid.
Allow material to dry.
Attach hose per instructions (see hose kit).
Clear blockage or replace.
Set throttle control to FAST.
Operator's Manual
Chipper/Shredders