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Troubleshooting, 1 general troubleshooting – Echo 71854 User Manual

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PTO CHIPPERS

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TroublesHooTing

Section

PrOBleM

PrOBaBle cauSe

SuggeSTed SOluTiONS

rotor does not turn

Obstructed discharge

Use branch or similar object to clear

discharge.

Plugged rotor

clear rotor.

hard to feed chipper

Obstructed discharge

Use branch or similar object to clear

discharge.

dull chipper blades

Sharpen blades.

improper blade clearance

Adjust clearance.

chipper requires excessive power

or stalls

Obstructed discharge

Use branch or similar object to clear

discharge.

Plugged rotor

clear rotor, feed material into chipper

more slowly.

green material will not discharge

alternately feed dry material, or allow

material to dry.

drive belts squealing or smoking

Plugged rotor

clear rotor.

loose or worn belts

Adjust belt tension or replace belts if

needed.

PTO will not turn or has slow

rPMs

PTO shaft not engaged on tractor

engage PTO.

PTO shaft loose

check all connections and repair if needed.

vibration while running

drive shaft vibration

check drive belts and pulleys for bad or

worn spots. check PTO shaft for wear.

inspect rotor for broken or missing chipper

blades and paddles. repair if needed.

rotor out of balance

check rotor to see if it wobbles.

check to see if rotor is assembled

correctly.

Before performing any of the corrections in this troubleshooting chart, refer to the appropriate information contained in

this manual for the correct safety precautions and operating or maintenance procedures. contact your nearest dealer

or the factory for service problems with the machine.

7.1 general TroublesHooTing

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