Ravenger 1950 Wood Chipper and Shredder
E&OE
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Troubleshooting
Running petrol engines in confined areas
CAN KILL IN MINUTES
. Engine
exhaust fumes contain carbon-monoxide – a deadly gas that you cannot smell or
see. NEVER run a petrol engine in confined areas EVEN IF windows and doors
are open. ONLY run petrol engines OUTDOORS and away from doors, windows and vents. •
Petrol/fuel/gasoline is extremely flammable – keep clear of naked flames or other ignition sources. The
product is NOT supplied with engine oil, although traces of oil from the manufacturing process may be
present. It is essential to add adequate engine oil of the correct type to the engine before use – see
Checking and Changing Engine Oil
.
Failure to add engine oil will void the product warranty
. • Do
not have the engine running during inspection and maintenance unless specifically required. • The
engine should be cool enough to touch before performing maintenance activities. • Some maintenance
activities described may be beyond the scope of some users. For procedures that you are not
comfortable with or have the tools or experience for, have the unit serviced by a service centre or
qualified technician.
The following information may assist in identifying a problem and rectifying it.
Note
: Some procedures listed here may need to be performed by a service centre or qualified
technician. • If problems persist after following all suggested actions, contact a service centre or
qualified technician.
Difficulty starting the engine.
Possible Fault
Action
Lack of fuel
Check that there is fuel in the tank and the fuel system is primed. • To further check if fuel is
reaching the carburettor, remove the carburettor drain plug and check if fuel drains.
Engine “OFF”
Ensure engine ON/OFF switch is in the “ON” position (if applicable). • Ensure that the
emergency engine stop button is not engaged (that is, reset the switch).
Not enough or too much engine oil
Check oil level and ensure that the level is at or just below the recommended maximum
level.
B
lades jammed
Remove jammed material from the machine.
Carbon build-up on spark plug
Remove the spark plug and clean any carbon from the electrodes before re-installing it.
Spark plug faulty
Remove the spark plug, then reconnect the plug lead to it. Place the engine ON/OFF switch
in “ON” position. Touch the spark plug electrode to a part of the engine crankcase, away
from the spark plug hole, and attempt to start the engine – a spark should be visible across
the electrodes as the engine is rotated. If no spark is visible, replace the spark plug.
Engine “flooded” with fuel
Place the choke in “HOT” or “RUN” position. Leave the ON/OFF switch in the “OFF” position.
Pull the starter cord several times to assist clearing excess fuel from engine before
attempting to start engine.
Engine starts but does not idle.
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