Echo CH8670H Owners Manual v.5 - Manual (Page 29)

25 8 INCH TURNTABLE CHIPPER
ENGLIS
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SPECIFICATIONS
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.
6.2 TRoubLEShooTING GuIdE
pRobLEm poSSIbLE cauSES REmEdY
Controller light
flashes green.
Chipper disk rPM not high
enough to chip.
Increase throttle gradually until light turns solid green.
optimum chipping rPM is 1500.
The belt could be slipping. Adjust belt tension or replace
belt if worn.
Forward feed is not
available.
Chipper disk rPM not high
enough to chip.
Flashing green light on the controller indicates rPM is not
high enough. Increase throttle gradually until light turns
solid green. optimum chipping rPM is 1500.
Flashing red light on the controller indicates the chipper
is not in stoP position. Put control bar in stoP and then
reengage.
Controller light
flashes red.
Feed roller control bar is not in
stoP position.
Put control bar in stoP.
RPM dropped too low for 10
seconds.
Put control bar in stoP position and then reengage.
upon shifting to
STOP, controller
flashes red.
Sensors are not adjusted
properly.
Check sensors located above the feed chute. gap should
be 1/32” (thickness of a credit card).
during chipping
the sensor gives a
solid green light,
but feed roller runs
intermittently.
Disk RPM sensor is set too far
away from the disk.
open the shield and check disk sensor. gap should be
1/32” (thickness of a credit card).
Controller light is not
on.
no power to controller. Check the resettable fuse breaker.
Controller flashes
amber light
Controller is giving service code. Consult Flash Codes guide and perform necessary
maintenance. reset controller.
Engine will not start.
kill switch on access cover is
damaged.
Test kill switch. Replace if it is not working.
spark plug disconnected. Connect spark plug.
Dirty, stale or contaminated gas. Refill gas tank with fresh, clean unleaded regular
gasoline.
internal engine problems. See your engine dealer.
lack of fuel. Fill fuel tank.