Troubleshooting - Range Road RR403 Assembly Manual

SYMPTOM
●
Clutch overheats.
●
Belt burns.
Drum won't turn.
● Chipping action seems too slow
or drum stalling.
● When chipping, log seems to
vibrate excessively & "hammers"
hands.
● Chipper blade is hitting anvil
plate.
●
Engine runs but drum doesn't
rotate
SECTION V
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
●
Clutch is slipping or drum is
jammed or stopped.
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Engine speed is too slow.
Belts are slipping.
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Knife is dull.
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Gap between knife & anvil plate
is too great.
● The gap between the knife and
anvil plate is set incorrectly.
●
Inner shoes of clutch worn.
●
Retaining springs weak or
broken.
●
Loose drive belt.
CORRECTION
●
Immediately stop engine.
Remove spark plug wires.
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Turn drum by hand to be sure it
turns freely.
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Check belt tension.
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Clear chipper chamber.
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Run engine at full throttle.
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Check for loose or missing belt
and tighten.
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Remove blade & sharpen.
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Adjust gap as per instructions.
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Adjust gap per directions in the
front of this section.
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Replace worn clutch.
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Check belt tension.
●
Clear chipper chamber.
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