Product Manual
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Remedy
Engine fails to start
1. Spark plug wire is disconnected
2. Out of fuel or stale fuel
3. Engine and/or Fuel valve is not in
ON position
4. Choke lever is not in CLOSE position
5. Blocked fuel line
6. Fouled spark plug
7. Engine ooding
8. No oil in engine
1. Attach spark plug wire securely to
spark plug
2. Fill with clean, fresh gasoline
3. Engine and Fuel valve must be in ON
position
4. Choke level must be in CLOSE position
for a cold start
5. Clean fuel line
6. Clean, adjust gap, or replace
7. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do
not prime
8. Add engine oil to engine
Engine runs erratically
1. Spark plug wire is loose
2. Unit running with Choke lever in
CLOSE position
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel
4. Vent plugged
5. Water or dirt in fuel system
6. Dirty air cleaner
7. Improper carburetor adjustment
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire
2. Move choke lever to OPEN position
3. Clean fuel line. Fill tank with clean,
fresh gasoline
4. Clear vent
5. Drain fuel tank. Rell with fresh fuel
6. Clean or replace air cleaner
7. Refer to engine manual
Engine overheats
1. Engine oil level low
2. Dirty air cleaner
3. Air ow restricted
4. Carburetor not adjusted properly
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil
2. Clean air cleaner
3. Remove housing and clean
4. Refer to engine manual
Chipping action seems
too slow, cutting disk
stalls, or no material
is discharged when
engine is running
1. Engine speed is too slow causing
belt to slip
2. Knives are dull or damaged
3. Cutting disk is jammed by
debris from the feed hopper and
discharge chute
4. Discharge chute is clogged
1. Run the engine at full throttle
2. Sharpen or replace knives
3. Remove any built-up debris and turn
cutting disk with a wooden stick to be
sure it turns freely
4. Clean out debris
When chipping,
branch seems to
vibrate and move
about excessively with
unusual noise
1. Knives are dull or damaged
2. Knives are not properly seated on
the cutting disk
3. Rotor is overloaded with material
1. Sharpen or replace knives
2. Loosen the knife mounting screws, reset
the knives and tighten the screws
3. Allow unit to clear itself before adding
more material to the hopper
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2-in-1 Chipper
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