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8 INCH CHIPPER
ENGLISH
Section
6
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
REMEDY
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
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
Belt squeals when
engaging belt
Engaging belt too fast
Engage belt more slowly
Belt tension too loose
Replace belt or spring
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 spring if
needed.
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.