RR400 Series
Range Road Enterprises Ltd
Box 944
Eckville AB T0M 0X0
www.range-road.ca
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Trouble Shooting:
Symptom
Engine won’t start
- Please refer to Engine users manual for engine
specific Procedures.
- Is the key in the “on” Position?
- Is the emergency stop switch in the up position?
- Is the safety switch on the infeed chute depressed
completely?
- Is the fuel lever in the ON position?
- Is the gas fresh?
- Is the spark plug clean? If it is dirty or cracked
–replace it.
Engine Smokes
- Is engine oil full & clean?
- Is the air filter clean? If dirty-replace
-You may be using the wrong oil—too light for the
temperature. Refer to your Engine Owner’s Manual for
detailed information.
Chipper does not seem to have full chipping power
-Belts may be loose –check & adjust
Limbs get stuck and stop engine
-Limb is too large or hard. Clear the infeed chute
and run smaller material until it cleans itself then
slowly feed larger pieces
-Green branches are much easier on the blades,
dry wood wears the blades faster
-see section on clearing a jam
Belts need replaced
See section on tensioning or replacing belts