Echo 74500 Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 25)

Page 19 Skid Steer Chipper Operator’s Manual
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before performing any of the correction 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.
Service & Maintenance
Problem Possible Cause Correction
Feed roller does not engage.
Low hydraulic flow due to low engine
RPM. Move loader engine speed to
higher RPM.
1 - Plugged discharge chute. 1 - Clear discharge chute.
2 - Dull chipper blades. 2 - Sharpen blades.
3 - Damaged chipper blades. 3 - Replace damaged blades.
4 - Improper blade clearance. 4 - Adjust clearance.
1 - Chipper not correctly attached to
skid steer. 1 - Check for correct mounting of
the chipper to the skid steer
2 - Damaged chipper blades. 2 - Replace damaged blades.
Chipper does not turn. No hydraulic flow.
Check quick couplers connection.
Check for damaged hose ends
and fittings.
Chipper does not discharge
chips.
Not enough hydraulic flow.
Make sure enough flow is
provided by the skid steer.
1 - Wedges are not fully extened. 1 - Retract wedges.
2 - Mud, dirt or stones are lodged
between the chipper and the skid
steer.
2 - Remove debris from between
the chipper and the skid steer.
Chipper is hard to feed.
Chipper vibrates excessively.
Chipper does not seat
properly on the skid steer.