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Symptom
Engine will not start.
Engine does not
run smoothly.
Engine overheats.
Machine vibrates or
makes unusual noises.
Chipper/shredder no
longer chips or shreds
well.
Chips do not come out
of the discharge chute
or come out slowly.
Troubleshooting
Possible Cause
1. Control levers are not in correct
positions for starting.
2. Spark plug wire is not connected
to the spark plug, or the spark plug
is bad.
3. No gas or gas is old and stale.
4. Air filter is dirty.
5. Engine oil is low.
6. Blocked fuel line.
1. Engine is warm, and the choke is
still in the CHOKE position.
2. Air filter is dirty.
3. Stale fuel, water or dirt in fuel,
blocked fuel line.
1. Chips and sawdust around the
motor.
2. Dirty air filter.
1. Loose or damaged parts.
2. Impeller or blades have woody
residue or chunks stuck to them.
1. Dull or damaged blades and
hammers.
2. Loose, worn, or damaged V-belt. 2. Replace or tighten V-belt.
1. Discharge chute or hopper is
clogged.
2. Insufficient motor RPM's.
1. Make sure the ON/OFF switch is ON, the
fuel shut-off valve is open, and the choke and
throttle controls are in the start position.
.2. Connect the spark plug wire or replace the
spark plug.
3. If empty, fill the tank. If full, drain the gas,
and then fill the tank with fresh gas.
4. Clean out the air filter.
5. Add oil to the engine.
6. Clean out the fuel line.
1. Move the choke to the RUN position.
2. Clean the air filter.
3. Drain the fuel tank, clean out the fuel line,
and fill the tank with fresh gas.
1. Clean off the motor.
2. Clean out the air filter.
1. Check the blades, hammers, impeller, and
all connections. Tighten, repair, or replace
any loose or damaged parts.
2. Clean the impeller and blades.
1. Sharpen or replace blades and check the
hammers for damage.
1. Turn OFF the motor, disconnect the spark
plug, then clean out the machine
2. Move the throttle to FAST.
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Possible Solution
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