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PROBLEM
Engine failsto start
Lossof power;
operation e rratic.
Engine overheats
Toomuch vibration
Unitdoesnot
discharge
Rateof discharge
whenchipping
slows considerably,
orcomposition of
discharged m aterial
changes.
POSSIBLE C AUSE(S)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Sparkplugwiredisconnected.
2. Safety switchnotcontacted.
3. Fuel t ankempty, o r stalefuel.
4. Fuelshut-off valveclosed
(ifsoequipped).
5. Faulty sparkplug.
1. Sparkplugwireloose
2. Unitrunning onCHOKE.
3. Blocked f uellineor stalefuel.
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6.
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3.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
4.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
5.
Dirty air cleaner.
6.
Carburetor not adjusted
1.
properly.
Engine oil level low.
2.
Loose parts or damaged
impeller.
Discharge chute (elbow)
1.
clogged.
Foreign object lodged in
2.
impeller.
Chip-N-Vac cart is full.
3.
Chipper blades dull.
Connect wire to spark plug.
Correctly install hose adapter nozzle.
Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
Open fuel shut-off valve.
Clean, adjust gap or replace.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
Move choke lever to OFF position.
Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean
fresh gasoline.
Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain
fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
Adjust carbu retor.*
Service air cleaner.*
Adjust carburetor.*
Fill crankcase with proper oil.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts.
Make all necessary repairs. If vibration
continues, have unit serviced by an
authorized service dealer.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Clean inside of housing
and discharge chute (elbow).
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Remove lodged object.
Empty cart.
Sharpen or replace chipper blades.
*Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest authorized service dealer.
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