Guide to the controller flash codes – Echo CH8670H Instruction v.5 User Manual
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Instruction Sheet
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GUIDE TO THE CONTROLLER FLASH CODES
SIGNAL
FREQUENCY
CAUSE
ACTION TO TAkE
GREEN
Green
Solid light
Forward feed available.
Feed materials into the chute.
Green
One flash per second
RPM not high enough to chip
upon initial startup.
Increase RPM gradually until the green light
stops flashing.
Disk RPM dropped while
chipping.
The feed roller will automatically reverse to
regulate the feed.
RED
Red
One flash per second
Feed bar is not in STOP upon
initial startup.
Put control bar in STOP position.
RPM dropped too low for 10
seconds.
Put control bar in STOP position and then
reengage.
Red
Solid light
(European models only) Light
is solid red upon startup.
Push reset/override button to reset.
(European models only)
Safety bar was activated.
(Domestic models only)
Jumper harness plug was
damaged.
Check connections to jumper harness plug.
Replace if plug necessary (PN 36391-00)
AMBER
Amber
On for 2 seconds and
then off for 2 seconds
Check the sharpness of the
chipper blades.
Check sharpness of chipper
blades. Sharpen or flip if necessary.
To reset the controller: With the control bar
in STOP, turn the keyswitch to ON, and then
shift the control bar from reverse to reverse
and back three times within 60 seconds.
Amber
Solid light for 7
seconds followed by a
long pause
There is a short or open
circuit in the forward feed.
Check connections to the forward coil on
the feed hydraulic valve. Replace coil if
necessary.
Amber
On for 1/2 second,
then off for 1/2 second
for a period of 8
seconds followed by a
long pause
There is a short or open
circuit in the reverse feed.
Check connections to the reverse coil on
the feed hydraulic valve. Replace coil if
necessary.