Echo 76824 Owners Manual v.3 - Manual (Page 26)

22 TURNTABLE CHIPPER
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 nearest dealer or the factory for service
problems with the machine.
Problem Possible cause remedY
Engine will not start.
Improper control settings.
Lack of fuel.
Dirty, stale or contaminated fuel.
Internal engine problems. 1.
2.
3.
4. Use proper settings.
Fill fuel tank.
Refill tank with fresh, clean fuel.
See your dealer. 1.
2.
3.
4.
Engine or disk stalls or stops.
Obstructed discharge.
plugged disk. 1.
2. Use branch or similar object to clear discharge.
Clear disk. Feed material more evenly. 1.
2.
hard to feed chipper; requires
excessive power to chip.
Dull chipper blades.
Obstructed discharge.
Improper blade clearance. 1.
2.
3.
Rotate or sharpen blades.
Use branch or similar object to clear discharge.
Adjust clearance between the chipper blades
and anvil.
1.
2.
3.
Engine stalls or belt squeals
when engaging clutch.
Engaging clutch too fast.
plugged disk.
Belt tension too loose. 1.
2.
3. Lower engagement handle more slowly.
Clear disk. Feed material more evenly.
Replace belt or spring. 1.
2.
3.
Material from chipper wraps
around disk shaft.
Stringy, green material bypasses chip-
per blades.
Dull chipper blades.
Improper blade clearance.
1.
2.
3.
Rotate branch or material when feeding to cut
completely.
Sharpen blades.
Adjust clearance between the chipper blades
and anvil.
1.
2.
3.
Excessive vibration while run-
ning.
Drive system vibration.
Disk out of balance.
Chipper blade/anvil clearance is
incorrect.
1.
2.
3.
Check drive belts and pulleys for bad or worn
areas. Check for dull chipper blades.
Inspect disk for broken or missing chipper blades;
replace if needed. Check disk to see if it wobbles.
Check to see if disk is assembled correctly.
Set chipper blade/anvil clearance to recom-
mended distance (3/16").
1.
2.
3.
Disk will not turn.
Drive belt too loose or broken.
Obstructed discharge.
plugged disk. 1.
2.
3. Replace belt or spring.
Use branch or similar object to clear discharge.
Clear disk. Feed material more evenly. 1.
2.
3.
Cannot engage clutch.
Improper belt installation.
Improper belt tension. 1.
2. Install belt properly.
Replace belt or spring. 1.
2.
Excessive belt wear.
Not using correct belt.
Pulley(s) damaged or worn.
Pulley(s) not in alignment.
Belt(s) tension too loose. 1.
2.
3.
4.
Contact your nearest authorized dealer to order
the correct belt for your chipper.
Replace pulley(s).
Align pulley(s) with straight edge.
Replace belt or spring.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Trailer sways during towing. Tire air pressure not correct 1. Check tire sidewall for inflation limits. 1.
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