Echo CH8670H Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 27)

23 TURNTABLE CHIPPER
ENGLIS
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section
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.
pRobLEm poSSIbLE cauSE REmEdY
Engine will not start.
improper control settings. 1.
lack of fuel. 2.
Dirty, stale or contaminated fuel. 3.
internal engine problems. 4.
use proper settings. 1.
Fill fuel tank. 2.
Refill tank with fresh, clean fuel. 3.
See your dealer. 4.
Engine or disk stalls or
stops.
obstructed discharge. 1.
Plugged disk. 2.
use branch or similar object to clear 1.
discharge.
Clear disk. Feed material more evenly.
2.
Hard to feed chipper; re-
quires
excessive power to chip.
dull chipper blades. 1.
obstructed discharge. 2.
improper blade clearance. 3.
rotate or sharpen blades. 1.
use branch or similar object to clear 2.
discharge.
Adjust clearance between the chipper
3.
blades and anvil.
Engine stalls or belt squeals
when engaging clutch.
Engaging clutch too fast. 1.
Plugged disk. 2.
belt tension too loose. 3.
lower engagement handle more slowly. 1.
Clear disk. Feed material more evenly. 2.
replace belt or spring. 3.
Material from chipper wraps
around disk shaft.
Stringy, green material bypasses 1.
chipper blades.
dull chipper blades.
2.
improper blade clearance. 3.
Rotate branch or material when feeding to 1.
cut completely.
sharpen blades.
2.
Adjust clearance between the chipper 3.
blades and anvil.
Excessive vibration while
running.
Drive system vibration. 1.
Disk out of balance. 2.
Chipper blade/anvil clearance is 3.
incorrect.
Check drive belts and pulleys for bad or worn 1.
areas. Check for dull chipper blades.
Inspect disk for broken or missing chipper
2.
blades; replace if needed. Check disk to
see if it wobbles. Check to see if disk is
assembled correctly.
Set chipper blade/anvil clearance to
3.
recommended distance (3/16").
disk will not turn.
drive belt too loose or broken. 1.
obstructed discharge. 2.
Plugged disk. 3.
replace belt or spring. 1.
use branch or similar object to clear 2.
discharge.
Clear disk. Feed material more evenly.
3.
Cannot engage clutch.
improper belt installation. 1.
improper belt tension. 2.
Install belt properly. 1.
replace belt or spring. 2.
Excessive belt wear.
not using correct belt. 1.
Pulley(s) damaged or worn. 2.
Pulley(s) not in alignment. 3.
Belt(s) tension too loose. 4.
Contact your nearest authorized dealer to 1.
order the correct belt for your chipper.
Replace pulley(s).
2.
Align pulley(s) with straight edge. 3.
replace belt or spring. 4.
Trailer sways during towing. tire air pressure not correct 1. Check tire sidewall for inflation limits. 1.
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