Echo CH9540H Owners Manual v.5 - Manual (Page 28)

PTO CHIPPERS 24
TROUBLESHOOTING
Machine chips
poorly.
dull chipper blades. Flip or sharpen blades.
drive belts loose or worn. Inspect drive belts, adjust or replace if needed.
Attempting to feed branches that
are too large.
limit branch size to 8-9 inches in diameter.
hard to feed chipper;
requires excessive
power to chip.
dull chipper blades. Flip or sharpen blades.
Obstructed discharge. Use branch or similar object to clear discharge.
Improper blade clearance. Set blade/anvil clearance to recommended distance.
excessive vibration
while running.
dull chipper blades. Flip or sharpen blades.
drive system vibration.
check drive belts, bearings, and pulleys for bad or worn
areas. check for dull chipper blades or shredder knives.
disk out of balance.
Inspect rotor for damaged or missing chipper blades;
replace if needed.
chipper blade to anvil clearance
is incorrect.
Set blade/anvil clearance to recommended distance.
excessive belt wear.
Not using correct belt.
contact your nearest authorized dealer to order the correct
belt for your chipper.
Pulley(s) damaged or worn. Replace pulley(s).
Pulley(s) not in alignment. Align pulley(s) to within 1/16” with straight edge.
Belt(s) tension too loose. Replace belt or spring.