Service and maintenance, 11 general troubleshooting (continued) – Echo 74520 Owners Manual v.2 User Manual
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5" Chipper W/Hyd Feed Owners Manual
5.11 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED)
Drive system vibration
Check drive belts and pulleys for bad
or worn areas. Check PTO shaft for
wear.
Rotor out of balance
Inspect rotor for broken or missing
chipper blades. Repair if needed.
Check rotor to see if rotor is
assembled correctly.
Chipper blade to anvil clearance is
incorrect
Set chipper blade to anvil clearance to
recommended distance (1/16" to 1/8")
Drive belt too loose or broken
Adjust or replace
Obstructed discharge
Use branch or similar object to clear
discharge
Plugged rotor
Clear rotor
Improper belt installation
Install belt properly
Shock absorber binding
Replace shock absorber
Improper belt tension
Tighten or loosen belt as needed
Engagement spring binding in spring
cover
Remove spring cover and clean
Pulleys not aligned
Aligned pulleys with straight edge
Clutch pedal binding
Determine cause and repair
Not using correct belt
Contact authorized dealer to order
Bear Cat belts
Pulley damaged or wore
Replace pulley
Pulley not in alignment
Align pulley with straight edge
Belt tension too loose
Tighten belt or replace
Trailer sways during towing
Tire air pressure not correct
Check tire sidewall for inflation limits
Engine speed too slow
Increase engine speed
Feeding material too fast into chipper
Slow feed rate
Plugged discharge tube
Excessive belt wear
Rotor will not turn
Cannot engage clutch
Excessive vibration while
running
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