HOW DO I MAINTAIN MY HOW DO I FIX DRUM OPC566E? BLOCKAGE? TROUBLESHOOTING MY ENGINE WON’T MY ENGINE LACKS MY ENGINE STARTED START. POWER / NOT SMOOTH. SMOKING. CHIPPING POWER SEEMS LACKING. PARTS & SCHEMATICS OPC566E PARTS LIST OPC566E SCHEMATIC...
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THE BASICS HOW DO I START THE OPC566E? STARTING Position your Wood Chipper on flat, dry ground. Make sure the fuel shut-off valve is in the “ON” position. Move the choke control lever to the “CHOKE” position (should only be needed if the engine is cold).
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THE BASICS HOW DO I STOP THE OPC566E? STOPPING PRESS THE SAFETY SHUT OFF BAR ON THE FEED CHUTE OR: Move the throttle lever to “IDLE”. Recoil Start: Slide the “GAS” lever to the LEFT to shut engine off. Electric Start: Turn the key to the “OFF”...
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OPERATOR ZONE WHERE IS THE OPERATOR’S SAFE SPOT? WOOD CHIPPING NOTICE: WOOD DIAMETER SHOULD BE NO BIGGER THAN 6 INCHES WARNING: DO NOT PLACE YOUR HANDS INTO THE CHUTE WHEN LOADING. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE METHOD AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO YOUR HANDS.
MAINTENANCE HOW DO I MAINTAIN MY CHIPPER? Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. Please refer to the OPC566E Operations Manual for in- depth maintenance procedures. WARNING: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL PARTS TO COOL.
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DRUM BLOCKAGE HOW DO I UNBLOCK MY OPC566E? WHEN BLOCKED Remove the drum shaft’s side shield. Turn the drum counter-clockwise. IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE DRIVE BELTS FOR SEVERE JAMS. This relieves the resistance on the direct drive system, making the drum easier to turn and free up.
TROUBLESHOOTING MY OPC566E ENGINE WON’T START CHECKLIST IS THE SAFETY BAR RESET? IS THE PALM BUTTON RESET? Is the fuel shut-off valve on? SLIDE THE LEVER ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT. Are you using fresh, clean gas? If the gas is old, change it. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer than 30 days.
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TROUBLESHOOTING MY ENGINE LACKS POWER / NOT SMOOTH CHECKLIST Check that the Throttle Lever is in the “RABBIT” position. TURN OFF THE CHOKE. Is the air filter clean? If it’s dirty, change it following the procedure in the KOHLER® COMMAND PRO ENGINES owner’s manual.
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TROUBLESHOOTING MY OPC566E ENGINE STARTED SMOKING CHECKLIST Check the oil level and adjust as needed. Check the air filter and clean or replace if needed. You may be using the wrong oil—too light for the temperature. Refer to the KOHLER® COMMAND PRO ENGINES Owner’s Manual for detailed...
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHIPPING POWER SEEMS LACKING CHECKLIST The belts may be too loose and slipping. Adjust or replace belts as need. The blades may be dull, reverse to the sharp edge or replace blades. Check drum for blockage BACK TO MAIN MENU...
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