24
4 INCH CHIPPER
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
REMEDY
Cannot engage belt
Improper belt installation, belt not under belt
guide
Install belt properly, install belt under belt
guide
Improper belt tension
Adjust belt tension, Replace belt or belt
tension spring if needed
Excessive belt wear
Not using correct belt
Contact your nearest authorized dealer to
order the correct belt for your chipper
Pulley(s) damaged or worn
Replace pulley(s)
Pulley(s) not in alignment
Align pulley(s) to within 1/16" with straight
edge
Belt(s) tension too loose
Replace belt or belt tension spring
Hard to feed chipper,
requires excessive
power to chip
Dull chipper blades
Flip, sharpen, or replace
Obstructed discharge
Use branch or similar object to clear
discharge tube
Improper blade clearance
Set blade/anvil clearance to recommended
distance
Excessive vibration
while running
Dull chipper blades
Flip, sharpen, or replace
Drive system vibration
Check drive belts, bearings, and pulleys for
bad or worn areas. Check for dull chipper
blades.
Rotor out of balance
Inspect rotor for damaged or missing
chipper blades, replace if needed
Chipper blade to anvil clearance is incorrect Set blade/anvil clearance to recommended
distance
Trailer sways during
towing
Discharge tube and/or extension tray not in
correct towing position.
Before towing the machine, position and
lock the discharge tube to face the opposite
direction of the towing vehicle and raise the
extension tray.
Tire air pressure is not correct.
Check tire sidewall for inflation limits.
