Hansa C7eu O&M Manual - OM-019 revision B 03/09/2018
© Hansa Chippers 2018
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Troubleshooting
What to do if:
The chipper
won’t start
•
The engine oil level might be too low
The chipper is fitted with oil alert and will not start if the oil level is too low
Check the oil level and top up if required
•
The chipper is placed on a slope
The chipper is fitted with oil alert and will not start if the oil is not level
Move the chipper to level ground
Belt drive engagement will not work
•
The inlet chute or housing might be blocked
Turn engine off, disconnect the spark plug wire, ensure rotor has completely stopped, remove debris,
restart engine, then attempt to re-engage the belt drive
The chipper slows down and stalls
•
The chipper is clogged up
Turn the engine off, disconnect the spark plug wire, ensure rotor has completely stopped, remove debris,
then close and lock the outlet chute
Discharge slows down
•
The chipper is clogged up
Turn the engine off, disconnect the spark plug wire, ensure rotor has completely stopped, remove debris,
then close and lock the outlet chute
The chipper is slowing down
•
The chipper
can’t process the amount of material fed into it
Feed the material in slower
Reduce material volume
The chipper will not self-feed
The knives and/or anvil might be blunt
Inspect and sharpen or replace knives and/or anvil as required. Ensure correct clearances between
knives and anvil
The material is ejected in long strips
•
The knives and/or anvil might be blunt
Inspect and sharpen or replace knives and/or anvil as required. Ensure correct clearances between
knives and anvil
The chipper is clogged
Turn the engine off, disconnect the spark plug wire, ensure rotor has completely stopped, remove
debris, then close and lock the outlet chute
The chipper starts making unusual noise, the cutting rotor strikes a foreign object or the chipper starts to vibrate
Turn the engine off, disconnect the spark plug wire, ensure rotor has completely stopped, then inspect
for damage
Replace or repair any damaged parts
Check for and tighten any loose parts
Do NOT
attempt to repair the chipper unless you are competent to do so
WARNING! Do NOT
open the housing unless the engine and cutting rotor have completely stopped.
