Use and Care Manual

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ENGLISH 100137
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Problem Cause Solution
Engine will not start No fuel Add fuel
Faulty spark plug Replace spark plug
Unit loaded during startup Remove load from unit
Engine starts but runs roughly Low oil level Fill crankcase to the proper level
Place chipper-shredder on a flat, level
surface
Choke in the wrong position Adjust choke
Throttle in wrong position Adjust throttle
Spark plug wire loose Attach wire to spark plug
Engine shuts down during operation Out of fuel Fill fuel tank
Low oil level Fill crankcase to the proper level
Place chipper-shredder on a flat, level
surface
Engine cannot supply enough power or
overheating
Insufficient ventilation Check for air restriction. Move to a
well ventilated area
No materials are discharged Flail housing clogged Stop engine immediately, disconnect
spark plug, take apart flail housing to
clear clog
Deflector chute clogged Stop engine immediately, disconnect
spark plug, take apart deflector chute
to clear clog
Collection bag is full Stop engine, disconnect spark plug,
empty collection bag
Discharge rate slows or discharge
material changes
Low engine power Increase throttle
Chipper blades, shredder blade and
flail blades are dull
Stop engine, disconnect spark plug,
take apart flail housing and check all
blades. Sharpen if needed
Excessive vibration or unusual noise
while engine is running or material is
being processed
Engine power to high Decrease throttle
Foreign object(s) in chutes or flail
housing
Stop engine immediately, disconnect
spark plug, inspect all chutes and
take apart flail housing to inspect for
foreign object (s)
Impeller overloaded with material Allow impeller to run current material
load through before adding more
Material is too dry or thick for blades Remove material immediately