Echo Bear Cat SC5540B - Manual (Page 20)

5 INCH CHIPPER/SHREDDER 16
TROUBLESHOOTING
Excessive vibration
while running.
Drive system vibration.
Check drive belts and pulleys for bad or
worn areas. Check for dull chipper blades
or shredder knives.
Rotor out of balance.
Inspect rotor for broken or missing chipper
blades and shredder knives; replace if
needed. Check rotor to see if it wobbles.
Check to see if rotor is assembled
correctly.
Chipper blade to anvil clearance is incorrect.
Set chipper blade/anvil clearance to
recommended distance (1/16" to 1/8").
Rotor will not turn.
Drive belt too loose or broken. Replace belt or spring.
Obstructed discharge.
Use branch or similar object to clear
discharge.
Plugged rotor. Clear rotor. Feed material more evenly.
Cannot engage
clutch.
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/
shredder.
Pulley(s) damaged or worn. Replace pulley(s).
Pulley(s) not in alignment. Align pulley(s) with straight edge.
Belt(s) tension too loose. Replace belt or spring.