Echo CH5540H Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 22)

18 5 INCH CHIpper
TROUBLESHOOTING
pRobLEm poSSIbLE CauSES REmEdY
Engine will not start.
Kill switch on access cover is
damaged.
Test kill switch. Replace if it is not working.
Spark plug disconnected. Connect spark plug.
dirty, stale or contaminated
gas.
Refill gas tank with fresh, clean unleaded regular gasoline.
Internal engine problems. See your engine dealer.
Lack of fuel. Fill fuel tank.
Engine or disk stalls or
stops.
discharge tube is plugged. Use branch or similar object to clear discharge tube.
Chipper disk housing is
plugged.
disengage chipper and shut off engine. Refer to manual for
information on clearing a plugged rotor. do not use the belt
engagement to clear rotor.
Feeding material that is too
large.
Reduce size of material.
Machine chips poorly.
dull chipper blades. Flip or sharpen blades.
drive belts loose or worn. Inspect drive belts, adjust or replace if needed.
Attempting to feed branches
that are too large.
Limit branch size to __ inches in diameter.
Engine overheats.
Cooling system plugged. Clean cooling fan and cooling fins on the radiator.
Improper coolant level.
Fill engine to correct coolant level. Refer to the engine owners
manual.
hard to feed chipper;
requires excessive power
to chip.
dull chipper blades. Flip or sharpen blades.
Obstructed discharge. Use branch or similar object to clear discharge.
Improper blade clearance. Set blade/anvil clearance to recommended distance.
Engine stalls or belt
squeals when engaging
belt.
Engaging belt too fast. Engage belt more slowly.
Belt tension too loose. Replace belt or spring.
6.2 TRoubLESHooTING GuIdE