Service and maintenance, 11 general troubleshooting, Problem possible cause correction – Echo 74520 Owners Manual v.2 User Manual
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Problem
Possible Cause
Correction
Improper control settings
Use proper setting
Lack of fuel
Fill fuel tank
Internal problems
See dealer
Spark plug disconnected
Connect spark plug
Dirty, stale, or contaminated gas
Refill tank with fresh gasoline
Obstructed discharge
Use branch or similar object to clear
discharge
Improper blade clearance
Adjust clearance
Dull chipper blades
Sharpen blades
Feeding material too fast into chipper
Slow feed rate
Plugged rotor
Clear rotor
Dull chipper blades
Sharpen blades
Improper blade clearance
Adjust clearance
Obstructed discharge
Use branch or similar object to clear
discharge
Engaging clutch too fast
Lift clutch lever more slowly
Plugged rotor
Clear rotor, feed material into shredder
more evenly
Belt tension too loose
Tighten or replace belt
Stringy, green material bypasses
chipper blades
Rotate branch or material when
feeding to cut completely
Improper blade clearance
Adjust clearance
Chipper blades to anvil clearance is
incorrect
Set chipper blade to anvil clearance to
recommended distance (1/16" to 1/8")
Dull chipper blades
Sharpen or replace blades
Material from chipper wraps
around the rotor shaft
Hard to feed chipper requires
excessive power
Engine will not start
Engine or rotor stalls or stops
Engine stalls or belt squeals
with engaging clutch
Service and Maintenance
5.11 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING