Section 5: Troubleshooting
Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table below for common problems and their solutions.
Shut down the Engine, remove the Spark Plug Wire, and wait 5 minutes before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection
on the Shredder-chipper.
Troubleshooting Table
S
YMPTOM
P
OSSIBLE
C
AUSE
Recoil will not pull out
or is difficult to pull.
Remove any built-up debris from the Shredder/Chipper Hopper Inlet(s) and Discharge Chute.
There may be an oil compression lock in the cylinder. Take out the Spark Plug; hold a rag over
the Spark Plug hole and pull the Recoil Cord several times to blow out any oil in the Cylinder.
Wipe off the Spark Plug and reinstall it.
Check the Engine oil level; the Engine may be seized.
The Recoil may be broken or jammed
The Engine will not
start.
(Please refer to the
Engine Owner’s Manual
for Engine-specific
procedures.)
Check the oil and gas level.
Make sure that the Fuel Shut-Off is in the ON position.
Check that the Spark Plug Wire is attached.
The Air Filter may be dirty; change it following the procedure in the Engine Owner’s Manual.
The gas may be old; change it if necessary. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer than one
month.
Check the Throttle and Choke settings, adjustment and travel.
The Spark Plug may be dirty or cracked; change it if necessary. If it’s oily, leave it out, hold a rag
over the Plug Hole and pull the Recoil Cord several times to blow out any oil in the Cylinder,
then wipe off the Plug and reinsert it.
The Engine lacks power
or is not running
smoothly.
(Please refer to the
Engine Owner’s Manual
for engine-specific
procedures.)
Make sure the Choke Lever is all the way to the RUN position (left).
Make sure that the Throttle Lever is all the way to the right (FAST- Rabbit).
The Air Filter may be dirty; change it following the procedure in the Engine Owner’s Manual.
The Spark Plug may be dirty or cracked; change it if necessary. If it’s oily, leav
e it out, hold a rag
over the Plug Hole and pull the Recoil Cord several times to blow out any oil in the Cylinder,
then wipe off the Plug and reinsert it.
The gas may be old; change it if necessary. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer than one
month.
The Engine oil may be dirty. Change it if necessary.
Check that the Cooling Fins are clean and free of debris. Clean as needed.
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Summary of Contents for SC300M
Page 25: ...Schematic BASIC MACHINE ASSEMBLY 25...
Page 29: ...Schematic HOPPERS AND SCREEN 29 5...
Page 31: ...Schematic SHREDDER HOPPER 31...
Page 33: ...Schematic ROTOR ASSEMBLY 33...
Page 34: ...Notes 34...
Page 35: ...Notes 35...
