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6
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 nearest dealer or the factory for service
problems with the machine.
pRobLEM
Engine will not start.
Engine or disk stalls or stops.
hard to feed chipper; requires
excessive power to chip.
Engine stalls or belt squeals
when engaging clutch.
Material from chipper wraps
around disk shaft.
Excessive vibration while running.
Disk will not turn.
Cannot engage clutch.
Excessive belt wear.
Trailer sways during towing.
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possIbLE cAusE
1.
Improper control settings.
2.
Lack of fuel.
3.
Dirty, stale or contaminated fuel.
4.
Internal engine problems.
1.
Obstructed discharge.
2.
Plugged disk.
1.
Dull chipper blades.
2.
Obstructed discharge.
3.
Improper blade clearance.
1.
Engaging clutch too fast.
2.
Plugged disk.
3.
Belt tension too loose.
1.
Stringy, green material bypasses chipper
blades.
2.
Dull chipper blades.
3.
Improper blade clearance.
1.
Drive system vibration.
2.
Disk out of balance.
3.
Chipper blade/anvil clearance is incorrect.
1.
Drive belt too loose or broken.
2.
Obstructed discharge.
3.
Plugged disk.
1.
Improper belt installation.
2.
Improper belt tension.
1.
Not using correct belt.
2.
Pulley(s) damaged or worn.
3.
Pulley(s) not in alignment.
4.
Belt(s) tension too loose.
1.
Tire air pressure not correct
REMEDY
1.
use proper settings.
2.
Fill fuel tank.
3.
Refill tank with fresh, clean fuel.
4.
See your dealer.
1.
use branch or similar object to clear discharge.
2.
Clear disk. Feed material more evenly.
1.
Rotate or sharpen blades.
2.
use branch or similar object to clear discharge.
3.
Adjust clearance between the chipper blades and anvil.
1.
Lower engagement handle more slowly.
2.
Clear disk. Feed material more evenly.
3.
Replace belt or spring.
1.
Rotate branch or material when feeding to cut completely.
2.
Sharpen blades.
3.
Adjust clearance between the chipper blades and anvil.
1.
Check drive belts and pulleys for bad or worn areas. Check
for dull chipper blades.
2.
Inspect disk for broken or missing chipper blades; replace
if needed. Check disk to see if it wobbles. Check to see if
disk is assembled correctly.
3.
Set chipper blade/anvil clearance to recommended distance
(3/16").
1.
Replace belt or spring.
2.
use branch or similar object to clear discharge.
3.
Clear disk. Feed material more evenly.
1.
Install belt properly.
2.
Replace belt or spring.
1.
Contact your nearest authorized dealer to order the correct
belt for your chipper.
2.
Replace pulley(s).
3.
Align pulley(s) with straight edge.
4.
Replace belt or spring.
1.
Check tire sidewall for inflation limits.
PN 18280-00 R041306
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