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Rotor does not turn.
Obstructed discharge.
Shut down and clear debris.
Rotor plugged.
Clear rotor.
Belt loose or broken.
Adjust or replace belt.
Slow feeding.
Knives are dull.
Sharpen knives.
Blade angle wrong,
Re-sharpen knives to
improper angle.
specified angle.
Discharge hood clogged.
Clear discharge hood.
Chipper requires excessive
Obstructed discharge.
Clear discharge hood.
power or stalls.
Rotor plugged.
Clear rotor.
Green material will not
Allow material to dry or
discharge.
alternately feed in dry
material.
Knives dull.
Sharpen knives.
Drive belts slipping or smoking.
Loose or worn belts.
Adjust or replace belts.
Plugged rotor.
Clear rotor.
Engine dies or runs poorly.
Engine problems.
Refer to engine operator's
manual or contact your
local engine dealer.
Vibration while running.
Driveline vibration.
Check drive belts or pulleys
for bad spots or wear. Inspect
rotor for broken or missing
chipper knives. Repair if
required
Check rotor to see if it wobbles.
Check to see if rotor is
assembled correctly.
6 TROUBLE SHOOTING
The Wallenstein Commercial Trailer Wood Chipper is designed with blades on a rotor to cut, shear and
shred wooden material. It is a simple and reliable system that requires minimal maintenance.
In the following section, we have listed many of the problems, causes and solutions to the problems that
you may encounter.
If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after having read through this trouble shooting
section, please call your local distributor or dealer. Before you call, please have this Operator's Manual
from your unit and serial number ready.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION