Woods 8000 Operator's Manual page 27

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 the
factory for service problems with the machine.
PROBLEM
Controller light flashes green.
Forward feed is not available.
Controller light flashes red.
Upon shifting to STOP, controller
flashes red.
During chipping the sensor gives a
solid green light, but feed roller runs
intermittently.
Controller light is not on.
Controller flashes amber light.
Machine chips poorly.
51210 (1/1/2016)
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Chipper disk RPM not high enough to
chip.
Chipper disk RPM not high enough to
chip.
Feed control bar is not in STOP
position
RPM dropped too low for 10 seconds.
Sensors are not adjusted properly.
Disk RPM sensor is set to far away
from the disk.
No power to controller.
Controller is giving service code.
Dull chipper blades.
Drive belts loose or worn.
Attempting to feed branches that are
too large.
Increase throttle gradually until light
turns solid green.
The belt could be slipping. Adjust belt
tension or replace belt if worn.
Flashing green light on the controller
indicates RPM is not high enough.
Increase throttle gradually until light
turns solid green.
Flashing red light on the controller
indicates the chipper is not in STOP
position. Put control bar in STOP and
then reengage.
Put control bar in STOP.
Put control bar in STOP position ad
then reengage.
Check sensors located above the feed
chute. Gap should be 1/32".
Open the shield and check disk
sensor. Gap should be 1/32".
Check the resettable fuse breaker.
Consult Flash Code Guide and
perform necessary maintenance.
Reset controller.
Flip or sharpen blades.
Inspect drive belts, adjust or replace if
needed.
Limit branch size to 8 inches in
diameter.
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SOLUTION