Echo 74500 Owners Manual v.4 - Manual (Page 22)

5" and 8" Skid Steer Chipper Owner's Manual 20
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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
Hard to feed chipper.
dull chipper blades.
Obstructed discharge.
improper blade clearance. 1.
2.
3.
reverse or sharpen blades.
Use branch or similar object to clear dis-
charge.
Adjust clearance between chipper block
and chipper blades.
1.
2.
3.
Feed roller does not engage.
low hydraulic flow due to low
engine rPM.
1. Move loader engine speed to higher
rPM.
1.
excessive vibration while
running.
Chipper not correctly attached to
skid steer.
damaged chipper blades.
1.
2.
Check for correct mounting of the chipper
to the skid steer.
replace damaged blades.
1.
2.
rotor will not turn. No hydraulic flow. 1.
Check quick couplers connection. Check
for damaged hose ends and fittings.
1.
does not discharge chips. Not enough hydraulic flow. 1.
Make sure enough flow is provided by the
skid steer.
1.
Chipper does not seat
properly on the skid steer.
Wedges are not fully extended.
Mud, dirt or stones are lodged
between the chipper and the skid
steer.
1.
2.
retract wedges.
remove debris from between the chipper
and the skid steer.
1.
2.
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