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Chipper/Shredder
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Troubleshooting
Problem What to Check
Engine will not start. • Improper control settings.
• Engine may be low on fuel.
• Engine may be low on oil.
(The Honda Enine is equipped with “Oil-Alert”
automatic shut-off)
• Battery charge may be too low.
• Possible internal problems.
• Fuel tank vent may be closed.
Problem What to Check
Engine shuts off during operation. • Engine may be low on fuel.
• Engine may be low on oil.
(The Honda Engine is equipped with “Oil-Alert”
automatic shut-off)
• Air breather may be clogged.
Problem What to Check
Belts Slip • Tension adjustment.
• Load may be excessive.
• Knives may be too dull.
• Foreign material may be lodged in the chipper or
shredder housing.
• Bearings may have seized.
Problem What to Check
Belts wear rapidly, jump, catch, or
twist.
• Pulleys may not be properly aligned.
• Check with straightedge across faces of pulleys.
Problem What to Check
Chipper is hard to feed. • Discharge plugged.
• Dull chipper knives.
• Improper knife clearance.
Engine
Belts
Cutting and Discharge
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