Troubleshooting - DR TLC18-CHP Operating & Assembly Instruction Manual

SYMPTOM
Clutch overheats.
Belt burns.
Flywheel won't turn.
Chipping action seems too
slow or flywheel stalling.
When chipping, log seems to
vibrate excessively &
"hammers" hands.
Chipper knife is hitting wear
plate.
Engine runs but flywheel
doesn't rotate.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Clutch is slipping or flywheel is
jammed or stopped.
Engine speed is too slow.
Belts are slipping.
The knife is dull.
Gap between knife & wear
plate is too great.
The gap between the knife
and wear plate is set
incorrectly.
Inner shoes of clutch worn.
Retaining springs weak or
broken.
Loose drive belt.
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CORRECTION
• Immediately stop engine.
• Remove spark plug wires.
• Turn flywheel by hand to
be sure it turns freely.
• Check belt tension.
• Clear chipper chamber.
• Run engine at full throttle.
• Check for loose or missing
belt & tighten.
• Remove knife & sharpen -
be sure to maintain same
bevel of 45 degrees.
• Adjust gap as per
instructions.
• Adjust gap per directions
in the front of this section.
• Replace worn or broken
clutch parts.
• Check belt tension.
• Clear chipper chamber.