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Troubleshooting
⚠WARNING
Turn OFF the machine, allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop, and disconnect the spark
plug wire before moving the machine, emptying the bag, unclogging the inlets or outlets, filling the
gas tank, or performing maintenance and repairs.
Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix your machine if a problem develops.
Failure
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Engine will not start.
1. Control levers are not in
correct positions for starting.
1. Make sure the ON/OFF switch is ON,
the fuel shut-off valve is open, and the
choke and throttle controls are in the
start position.
2. Spark plug wire is not
connected to the spark plug, or
the spark plug is bad.
.2. Connect the spark plug wire or
replace the spark plug.
3. No gas or gas is old and
stale.
3. If empty, fill the tank. If full, drain the
gas, then fill the tank with fresh gas.
4. Air filter is dirty.
4. Clean out the air filter.
5. Engine oil is low.
5. Add oil to the engine.
6. Blocked fuel line.
6. Clean out the fuel line.
Engine does not run
smoothly.
1. Engine is warm, and the
choke is still in the CHOKE
position.
1. Move the choke to the RUN position.
2. Air filter is dirty.
2. Clean the air filter.
3. Stale fuel, water or dirt in fuel,
blocked fuel line.
3. Drain the fuel tank, clean out the fuel
line, and fill the tank with fresh gas.
Engine overheats.
1. Chips and sawdust around
the motor.
1. Clean off the motor.
2. Dirty air filter.
2. Clean out the air filter.
Machine vibrates or
makes unusual
noises.
1. Loose or damaged parts.
1. Check the blades, hammers, impeller,
and all connections. Tighten, repair, or
replace any loose or damaged parts.
2. Impeller or blades have
woody residue or chunks stuck
to them.
2. Clean the impeller and blades.
Chipper Shredder no
longer chips or
shreds well.
1. Dull or damaged blades and
hammers.
1. Sharpen or replace blades and check
the hammers for damage.
2. Loose, worn, or damaged V-
belt.
2. Replace or tighten V-belt.
Chips do not come
out of the discharge
1. Discharge chute or hopper is
clogged.
1. Turn OFF the motor, disconnect the
spark plug, then clean out the machine