Hansa C13 O&M Manual - OM-007 Revision L 28/06/2021
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Petrol
The chipper requires 91 unleaded or E10 petrol to run; check the petrol level before
starting.
Storage
Always allow the chipper to cool before storing
Store the chipper out of the reach of children
Store the chipper where fuel vapor will not reach an open flame or spark
Switch the fuel lever to the off position
For extended storage periods, run the engine dry of fuel
Store the chipper out of the rain
Water can rust the steel body of the chipper
Troubleshooting
What to do if:
The chipper
won’t start
•
The engine oil level might be too low
The chipper is fitted with oil alert and will not start if the oil level is too low
Check the oil level and top up if required
•
The chipper is placed on a slope
The chipper is fitted with oil alert and will not start if the oil is not level
Move the chipper to level ground
Belt drive engagement will not work
•
The inlet chute or housing might be blocked
Turn engine off, disconnect the spark plug wire, ensure rotor has completely stopped, remove debris,
restart engine, then attempt to re-engage the belt drive
The chipper slows down and stalls
•
The chipper is clogged up
Turn the engine off, disconnect the spark plug wire, ensure rotor has completely stopped, remove debris,
then close and lock the outlet chute
Discharge slows down
•
The chipper is clogged up
Turn the engine off, disconnect the spark plug wire, ensure rotor has completely stopped, remove debris,
then close and lock the outlet chute
The chipper is slowing down
•
The chipper
can’t process the amount of material fed into it
Feed the material in slower
Reduce material volume
The chipper will not self-feed
The knives and/or anvil might be blunt
Inspect and sharpen or replace knives and/or anvil as required. Ensure correct clearances between
knives and anvil
The material is ejected in long strips
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The knives and/or anvil might be blunt
