Simplicity 8/25, 6/25 manual Troubleshooting & Repair, Power Drive Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting & Repair

POWER DRIVE TROUBLESHOOTING

Power Drive won’t engage.

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Power drive runs erratically.

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Drive chains chatter.

 

Unusual noise or vibration while

 

unit is moving.

 

 

Bail lever cable too loose.

Bail lever cable end not engaged in clutch lever.

Drive belt broken or loose.

Drive chain(s) broken.

Drive chain(s) off sprocket.

Crankshaft key broken or miss- ing from unit.

9 Clutch lever obstructed.

Drive belt worn.

Drive chains loose.

Rotor overloaded with material.

Non-organic matter caught in shredding chamber.

Move clip up to next link.

Insert cable end in clutch lever.

Repair or replace.

Repair or replace.

Reinstall chain(s) on sprocket.

Replace key.

Clear obstruction.

Replace drive belt.

Adjust sprocket position.

Allow unit to clear itself before feeding more material.

Follow shut-down procedure and remove material from unit.

ELECTRIC START TROUBLESHOOTING

I Electric start won’t Ioperate.

Battery

dead.

Charge Battery.

Circuit

breaker tripped.

Allow 1 minute for auto. reset.

Battery terminals dirty.

Clean terminals.

Loose wires/battery cables.

Check wiring and tighten

 

 

 

 

as required.

Ignition switch inoperative.

Repair or replace switch.

Solenoid inoperative.

Repair or replace solenoid.

Safety switch inoperative.

Repair or replace switch.

Starter motor inoperative.

Repair or replace starter motor.

OPTIONAL VACUUM HOSE TROUBLESHOOTING

Vacuum hose not working.

-Vacuum intake nozzle flap open, Material too wet.

Hose not attached securely.

Hose obstructed or damaged. Engine not running at

full RPM.

Hose nozzle vacuum adjustment ring opened too far.

Close vacuum intake nozzle flap.

Allow material to dry.

Attach hose securely.

Inspect hose - repair or replace.

Set control to full fast position - See dealer if problem persists.

Close adjustment ring.

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Contents Series 25E SeriesMANUFACTURING, INC Baker Baker General Introduction Model IdentificationDescription General Before START-UPOperating Location Operating SafetySafe Wearing Apparel Safety Rules Safety Rules Service and MaintenanceSafety Decals Transporting and StorageFeatures & Controls Major ComponentsControls ChokeChecks Before Starting Site LocationSTART-UP Walk Behind VACUUM/SHREDDING Starting The Engine Manual Start UnitsStarting The Engine Electric Start Units Idle SpeedDrive Speed Selector ChippingFlex Hose VACUUM/SHREDDING Feeding MaterialOperation Shutting DownMaterial Collection & Disposal Direct BaggingVariable Suction Control Adjustment Direct Discharge BlowingSeasonal Hints Vacuum Intake Nozzle Height PositionWaste Materials Guide ShreddingNormal Care Scheduled MaintenanceLoose Parts And Hardware Clean Engine Air Intake Area Check Safety LabelsInspect Vacuum Nozzle Housing Inspect Starter Rope/HandleBattery Maintenance Electric Start Units Only Checking Battery Fluid LevelChecking/Cleaning Battery Cables BAG CareTemporary Storage Long TERM/SEASONAL StorageDays Or Less Longer Than 30 DaysTroubleshooting& Repair General TroubleshootingTroubleshooting & Repair Power Drive TroubleshootingElectric Start Troubleshooting Optional Vacuum Hose TroubleshootingTroubleshooting %I Repair Shredding HammersTroubleshooting & Repair Inspect Hammers For Wear When removing or installing chipper knives Chipping KnivesTroubleshooting &Repair Igure 30. Remove Left Cover Panel FastenersRemove Discharge Tube Hex Head Cap Lift Off Idler Pulley Spring Drive Belt Wrap Drive Belt Around Lower IdlerDrive Chains Reconnect Idler Pulley Tension SpringVacuum Nozzle Height Adjustment Troubleshootin# #IRepairFront Drive Chain Rear Drive ChainClutch Cable Push Clutch Lever And Reinsert Cable EndOptions & Accessories Technical Manuals