SKU 65342
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TROuBLESHOOTINg - SHREDDER
Problem
Possible cause
Probable Solutions
clutch overheats,
v-Belt burns,
Flywheel will not turn.
Clutch is slipping or Flywheel
1.
is jammed or stopped.
Immediately stop Engine.
1.
Remove Spark Plug Wire. Turn
Flywheel by hand to make sure
it turns freely. Check V-Belt
condition and tension.
chipping action seems
too slow, or Flywheel
stalling.
Engine speed is too slow.
1.
Belt is slipping.
Run Engine at full throttle.
1.
Check for loose V-Belt and
tighten.
When chipping, branch
seems to vibrate and
moved about exces-
sively.
Knife is dull. Gap between
1.
Knife and Wear Plate is too
great.
Have a qualified service
1.
technician remove Knife
and sharpen. Make sure to
maintain same bevel of 45°.
chipper Knife is hitting
Wear Plate.
The gap between the Knife
1.
and Wear Plate is set
incorrectly.
Have a qualified service
1.
technician adjust gap.
Engine runs, but chip-
ping Flywheel does not
rotate.
Inner shoes of Clutch worn.
1.
Retaining Springs weak or
broken. Loose V-Belt.
Have a qualified service
1.
technician replace worn or
broken Clutch parts. Check
V-Belt tension. Clear Chipper
Chamber.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the
equipment or engine.
