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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Connect wire to spark plug.
2.Safetyswitchnotcontacted. 2.Correctlyinstallhoseadapternozzle.
3. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
4. Fuel shut-off valve closed 4. Open fuel shut-off valve.
(if so equipped).
5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
Loss of power; 1. Spark plug wire loose 1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
operation erratic. 2. Unit running on CHOKE. 2. Move choke lever to OFF position.
3.Blockedfuellineorstalefuel. 3.Cleanfuelline;lltankwithclean
fresh gasoline.
4. Water or dirt in fuel system. 4. Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain
fueltank.Rellwithfreshfuel.
5. Carburetor out of adjustment. 5. Adjust carburetor.*
6. Dirty air cleaner. 6. Service air cleaner.*
Engine overheats 1. Carburetor not adjusted 1. Adjust carburetor.*
properly.
2. Engine oil level low. 2. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
Too much vibration Loose parts or damaged Stop engine immediately and disconnect
impeller. spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts.
Make all necessary repairs. If vibration
continues, have unit serviced by an
authorizedservicedealer.
Unit does not 1. Discharge chute (elbow) 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
discharge clogged. spark plug wire. Clean inside of housing
and discharge chute (elbow).
2. Foreign object lodged in 2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
impeller. spark plug wire. Remove lodged object.
3. Chip-N-Vac cart is full. 3. Empty cart.
Rate of discharge Chipper blades dull. Sharpen or replace chipper blades.
when chipping
slows considerably,
or composition of
discharged material
changes.
*Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE:Forrepairsbeyondtheminoradjustmentslistedabove,pleasecontactyournearestauthorizedservicedealer.