Echo CH5540H Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 23)

19 5 INCH CHIpper
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Excessive vibration while
running.
dull chipper blades. Flip or sharpen blades.
drive system vibration.
Check drive belts, bearings, and pulleys for bad or worn areas.
Check for dull chipper blades or shredder knives.
disk out of balance.
Inspect rotor for damaged or missing chipper blades; replace if
needed.
Chipper blade to anvil
clearance is incorrect.
Set blade/anvil clearance to recommended distance.
Cannot engage belt.
Improper belt installation; belt
not under belt guide.
Install belt properly; install belt under belt guide.
Improper belt tension. Adjust belt tension. Replace belt or spring if needed.
Excessive belt wear.
Not using correct belt.
Contact your nearest authorized dealer to order the correct belt for
your chipper.
Pulley(s) damaged or worn. Replace pulley(s).
Pulley(s) not in alignment. Align pulley(s) to within 1/16” with straight edge.
Belt(s) tension too loose. Replace belt or spring.
Trailer sways during
towing.
discharge tube and/or
extension tray not in correct
towing position.
Before towing the machine, position the discharge tube over the
hitch poll and raise the extension tray.
Tire air pressure is not correct. Check tire sidewall for inflation limits.