TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM PROBLEM
CORRECTION
Clutch overheats.
Belt burns.
Flywheel won’t turn.
Clutch is slipping or flywheel is
jammed or stopped.
•
Immediately stop engine.
•
Remove spark plug wires.
•
Turn flywheel by hand to
be sure it turns freely.
•
Check belt tension.
•
Clear chipper chamber.
Chipping action seems too
slow or flywheel stalling.
Engine speed is too slow.
Belts are slipping.
•
Run engine at full throttle.
•
Check for loose or missing
belt & tighten.
When chipping, log seems to
vibrate excessively &
“hammers” hands.
The knife is dull.
Gap between knife & wear
plate is too great.
•
Remove knife & sharpen -
be sure to maintain same
bevel of 45 degrees.
•
Adjust gap as per
instructions.
Chipper knife is hitting wear
plate.
The gap between the knife
and wear plate is set
incorrectly.
•
Adjust gap per directions
in the front of this section.
Engine runs but flywheel
doesn’t rotate.
Inner shoes of clutch worn.
Retaining springs weak or
broken.
Loose drive belt.
•
Replace worn or broken
clutch parts.
•
Check belt tension.
•
Clear chipper chamber.
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