EarthQuake 18493 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 20

TROUBLESHOOTING
While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually
require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly.
The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems, their causes, and remedies.
See the information on the following pages for instructions on how to perform most of these minor adjustments and service
repairs yourself or by your local authorized repair center.
PROBLEM
Engine will not start.
Engine exhaust is black.
Engine runs but no material is
discharged.
Excessive branch vibration
when chipping materials.
Unusual noise or vibration
when chipping materials.
Vacuum not working.
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CAUSE
1. Out of fuel.
2. Spark plug wire disconnected.
3. Engine controls not set correctly.
4. Spark plug fouled.
5. No compression. Recoil starter pulls
with no resistance.
6. No spark. Ignition problems.
7. Old or stale fuel.
1. Dirty air filter
2. Choke closed.
1. Discharge chute clogged.
2. Engine not running at full speed.
1. Chipper knives dull.
2. Tree limbs are extremely hard or dried
out.
1. Rotor overloaded with material.
2. Hammers are broken, bent, or loose.
3. Hammers frozen in place.
1. Hopper gate not closed.
2. Cone cover not installed.
3. Hose not attached properly.
4. Hose obstructed or damaged.
5. Engine not running at full RPM.
REMEDY
1. Add Fuel.
2. Reconnect spark plug wire as recom-
mended in engine manual.
3. Refer to STARTING in the engine manual.
4. Remove spark plug. Clean/replace as
recommended in engine manual.
5. See your authorized service center.
6. See your authorized service center.
7. See your authorized service center.
1. Replace air filter. See engine manual.
2. Open choke.
1. Clean out debris.
2. Set throttle control to FAST if equipped.
For fixed throttle engines see your
authorized service center.
1. Sharpen/Replace chipper knives.
2. Material is not suitable for chipping.
1. Allow unit to clear itself before adding
more material to the hopper.
2. Check assembly. Tighten or replace as
necessary.
3. Check for obstructions and debris. Repair
or replace as necessary.
1. Slide gate to closed position.
2. Allow material to dry.
3. Attach hose per instructions (See Hose
Kit).
4. Clear blockage or replace.
5. Set throttle control to FAST if equipped.
For fixed throttle engines see your
authorized service center.
Owner's Manual
CHIPPER SHREDDER