Use and Care Manual

Operator’s Manual
Chipper Shredders
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the
life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may even-
tually require that service be performed to allow it to continue
operating properly.
The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common
problems, their causes, and remedies.
See the information on the following pages for instructions on
how to perform most of these minor adjustments and service
repairs yourself. If you prefer, all of these procedures can be
performed for you by your local authorized dealer.
WARNING
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, PERFORM MAINTENANCE
ON THE UNIT ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS STOPPED.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE AND
FASTEN IT AWAY FROM THE PLUG BEFORE BEGINNING
THE MAINTENANCE, TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING OF THE ENGINE.
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not start. 1. Out of Fuel.
2. Spark Plug Wire Disconnected.
3. Engine controls not set correctly.
4. Spark Plug Fouled.
5. No compression. Recoil starter pulls with
no resistance.
6. No spark. Ignition problems.
7. Old or stale fuel.
1. Add Fuel.
2. Reconnect spark plug wire as recommend-
ed in engine manual.
3. Refer to STARTING in the engine manual.
4. Remove spark plug. Clean/Replace as rec-
ommended in engine manual.
5. See your authorized dealer or service
center.
6. See your authorized dealer or service
center.
7. See your authorized dealer or service
center.
Engine exhaust is black. 1. Dirty air lter
2. Choke closed.
1. Replace air lter. See engine manual.
2. Open choke.
Engine runs but no material is
discharged.
1. Discharge chute clogged.
2. Engine not running at full speed.
1. Clean out debris.
2. Set throttle control to FAST if equipped. For
xed throttle engines see your authorized
dealer or service center.
Excessive branch vibration
when chipping materials.
1. Chipper knives dull.
2. Tree limbs are extremely hard or dried
out.
1. Sharpen/Replace chipper knives.
2. Material is not suitable for chipping.
Unusual noise or vibration
when chipping materials.
1. Rotor overloaded with material.
2. Hammers are broken, bent, or loose.
3. Hammers frozen in place.
1. Allow unit to clear itself before adding
more material to the hopper.
2. Check assembly. Tighten or replace as
necessary.
3. Check for obstructions and debris. Repair
or replace as necessary.
Vacuum not working. 1. Hopper gate not closed.
2. Cone cover not installed.
3. Hose not attached properly.
4. Hose obstructed or damaged.
5. Engine not running at full RPM.
1. Slide gate to closed position.
2. Allow material to dry.
3. Attach hose per instructions (See Hose Kit).
4. Clear blockage or replace.
5. Set throttle control to FAST if equipped. For
xed throttle engines see your authorized
dealer or service center.