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6 INCH CHIPPER
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
REMEDY
Controller light is not
on
No power to controller
Check the resettable fuse breaker and/or
condition of battery
Engine will not start
Lack of fuel or oil
Fill fuel tank and check oil level
Spark plug disconnected
Connect spark plug
Kill switch on access cover is damaged
Test kill switch. Replace if it is not working
Dirty, stale, or contaminated fuel
Drain and refill fuel tank with fresh, clean
unleaded regular gasoline or diesel. Replace
fuel filter.
Internal engine problems
See your engine dealer
Engine or rotor stalls or
stops
Chipper rotor housing or discharge tube
is plugged
Shut off engine and disengage belt
engagement. Refer to manual for information
on clearing a plugged rotor. Never use the belt
engagement to clear a plugged rotor.
Feeding material that is too large
Limit branch size to rated capacity
Engine overheats
Cooling system plugged
Clean cooling fan and cooling fins on the
radiator or engine block
Improper coolant level
Fill engine to correct coolant level. Refer to the
engine owner's manual
Engine stalls or
belt squeals when
engaging belt
Engaging belt too fast
Reduce engagement speed
Belt tension too loose
Adjust tensioner. Replace belt if needed.
Machine chips poorly
Dull chipper blades
Flip, sharpen, or replace
Drive belts loose or worn
Inspect drive belts, adjust or replace if needed
Feeding material that is too large
Limit branch size to rated capacity
Engine runs, but dies
or does not accelerate
properly
Air filter dirty
Clean or replace
Fuel filter dirty
Replace
Fuel vent plugged
Clean or replace
Spark plug dirty/worn
Clean and adjust or replace
Carburetor vibration
Adjust
Cooling system dirty/plugged
Clean
Spark arrestor* plugged
Clean or replace
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
6.2 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Before performing any of the corrections in this troubleshooting chart, refer to the appropriate information contained in
this manual for the correct safety precautions and operating or maintenance procedures. Contact your dealer or ECHO
Bear Cat for service problems with the machine.
*If equipped
