Echo Bear Cat SC5614 - Manual (Page 22)

5 INCH CHIPPER/SHREDDER 18
Section
6
TRoubLEsHooTING
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 dealer or the
factory for service problems with the machine.
pRobLEm possIbLE causEs REmEdY
Engine will not start.
Improper control settings. use proper settings.
lack of fuel. Fill fuel tank.
Spark plug disconnected. Connect spark plug.
Dirty, stale or contaminated gas. Refill gas tank with fresh, clean unleaded
regular gasoline.
Internal engine problems. See your dealer.
Engine or rotor stalls
or stops.
obstructed discharge. use branch or similar object to clear
discharge.
plugged rotor. Clear rotor. Feed material more evenly.
Feeding material that is too large. Reduce size of material.
Chipper does not
chip.
dull chipper blades. Rotate or sharpen blades.
drive belts loose or worn. Inspect drive belts, adjust or replace if
needed.
Attempting to feed branches that are too large. limit branch size to x inches in diameter.
Broken or missing chipper blades
Replace blade.
Engine overheats.
Cooling system plugged. Clean cooling fan and fins.
Improper oil level. Fill engine to correct oil level. Refer to the
engine owners manual.
Hard to feed chipper;
requires excessive
power to chip.
dull chipper blades. Reverse or sharpen blades.
obstructed discharge. use branch or similar object to clear
discharge.
Improper blade clearance. Adjust clearance between chipper anvil
and chipper blades.
Shredder requires
excessive power or
stalls.
obstructed discharge. use branch or similar object to clear
discharge.
plugged rotor. Clear rotor, feed material into shredder
more evenly.
Wet or green material will not discharge. Alternately feed dry material or install larger
discharge screen.
Engine stalls or
belt squeals when
engaging clutch.
Engaging clutch too fast. Engage clutch more slowly.
plugged rotor. Clear rotor. Feed material more evenly.
Belt tension too loose. Replace belt or spring.
Material from chipper
wraps around rotor
shaft
Stringy, green material bypasses chipper
blades.
Rotate branch or material when feeding to
cut completely.
dull chipper blades. Sharpen blades.
Improper blade clearance. Adjust clearance between anvil and chipper
blades.