14
9 INCH CHIPPER
OPERATION
3. If the chipper engine stalls while engaging the
belt, depress the belt engagement pedal again to
disengage belt, restart engine,
SLIGHTLY
increase
throttle and attempt engagement again.
4. Once the belt is engaged, continue to
SLOWLY
turn
the throttle knob counterclockwise to increase throttle
to 100% or full throttle.
ALWAYS
run the chipper at
100% or full throttle when chipping material.
5. Turn Throttle Lock clockwise to prevent losing RPM
while operating the machine.
Figure 4.2, Throttle Lock Located Behind Throttle Knob.
Turn Throttle Lock Clockwise to Lock Throttle at 100%.
The engine controller uses a Safety On timer that allows the Oil Pressure, High Engine Temperature, Underspeed and
Charge indicators to stabilize before indicating a fault. The timer starts when the starter motor has disengaged after the
engine has started and is activated for a period of 12 seconds after the engine starts.
Warning indicator
Figure 4.3, Engine Control Panel
Engine speed
Low oil pressure
Battery indicator
High engine temperature
Pre-heat/glow plug button
Hour meter display
Engine start button
Engine speed –
The rabbit icon is disabled and non-functional for use on this chipper.
Fail to Start –
If the engine does not fire after the pre-set 3 attempts at starting, a shutdown will be initiated
and the exclamation point icon light will illuminate. (See engine starting sequence Section 4.1)
Low Oil Pressure –
If the module detects that the engine oil pressure has fallen below a safe operating level
after the Safety On timer has expired, a shutdown will occur. The oil pressure icon light will illuminate.
Battery Charge Failure –
If the module does not detect a voltage from the warning light terminal on the
auxiliary charge alternator, the battery icon light will illuminate.
High Engine Temperature –
If the module detects the engine coolant temperature has exceeded the
maximum safe operating level after the Safety On timer has expired, a shutdown will occur. The high temp
icon light will illuminate.
