Use and Care Manual

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200946 - 3 IN. (7.6 CM) CHIPPER SHREDDER
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Solution
Engine will not start.
No fuel. Add fuel.
Faulty spark plug. Replace spark plug.
Unit loaded during start up. Remove load from unit.
Engine will not start;
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.
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
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
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
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