Garland BG 50, Instruction Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING THE ENGINE
Problem
Engine will not start
Spark plug wire is not connected to the
spark plug, or the spark plug is bad
Connect the spark plug wire or
replace the spark plug
No gas, or gas is old and stale
If empty, fill the tank. If full,
drain the gas, then fill the tank
with fresh gas
Air filter is dirty Clean out the air filter
Engine oil is low Add oil to the engine
Blocked fuel line Clean out the fuel line
Air filter is dirty Clean the air filter
Stale fuel, water or dirt in fuel,
blocked fuel lien
Drain the fuel tank, clean out the fuel
line, and fill the tank with fresh gas
Chips and sawdust around the motor Clean off the motor
Dirty air filter Clean out the air filter
Loose or damaged parts
Check the blades, hammers, impeller,
and all connections. Tighten, repair, or
replace any loose or damaged parts
Impeller or blades have woody
residue or chunks stuck to them
Clean the impeller and blades
Dull or damaged blades Sharpen or replace blades
Loose, worn, or damaged V-Belt Replace or tighten V-Belt
Discharge chute or hopper
is clogged
Turn OFF the motor, disconnect the
spark plug, then clean out the machine
Engine does not run smoothly
Engine overheats
Machine vibrates or makes unusual noises
Shredder no longer chips or shreds well
Chips do not come out of the discharge
chute or come out slowly
Problem cause Corrective action