Grizzly G0594 owner manual Service, Troubleshooting

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SECTION 5: SERVICE

Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix your machine if a problem develops. If you need replacement parts or you are unsure of your repair skills, then feel free to call our Technical Support at (570) 546-9663 for machine repairs, or contact Briggs & Stratton for motor repairs.

Turn OFF the machine, allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop, and disconnect the spark plug wire before moving the machine, emptying the bag, unclogging the inlets or outlets, filling the gas tank, or performing maintenance and repairs.

Troubleshooting

Symptom

 

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will not start.

 

1.

Control levers are not in correct positions for

1.

Make sure the ON/OFF switch is ON, the fuel

 

 

 

starting.

 

shut-off valve is open, and the choke and

 

 

 

 

 

throttle controls are in the start position.

 

 

2.

Spark plug wire is not connected to the spark

2.

Connect the spark plug wire or replace the

 

 

 

plug, or the spark plug is bad.

 

spark plug.

 

 

3.

No gas, or gas is old and stale.

3.

If empty, fill the tank. If full, drain the gas,

 

 

 

 

 

then fill the tank with fresh gas.

 

 

4.

Air filter is dirty.

4.

Clean out the air filter.

 

 

5.

Engine oil is low.

5.

Add oil to the engine.

 

 

6.

Blocked fuel line.

6.

Clean out the fuel line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine does not

run

1.

Engine is warm, and the choke is still in the

1.

Move the choke to the RUN position.

smoothly.

 

 

CHOKE position.

 

 

 

 

2.

Air filter is dirty.

2.

Clean the air filter.

 

 

3.

Stale fuel, water or dirt in fuel, blocked fuel

3.

Drain the fuel tank, clean out the fuel line,

 

 

 

line.

 

and fill the tank with fresh gas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine overheats.

 

1.

Chips and sawdust around the motor.

1.

Clean off the motor.

 

 

2.

Dirty air filter.

2.

Clean out the air filter.

 

 

 

 

 

Machine vibrates or makes

1.

Loose or damaged parts.

1.

Check the blades, hammers, impeller, and all

unusual noises.

 

 

 

 

connections. Tighten, repair, or replace any

 

 

 

 

 

loose or damaged parts.

 

 

2.

Impeller or blades have woody residue or

2.

Clean the impeller and blades.

 

 

 

chunks stuck to them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chipper/shredder no

lon-

1.

Dull or damaged blades and hammers.

1.

Sharpen or replace blades and check the

ger chips or shreds well.

 

 

 

hammers for damage.

 

 

2.

Loose, worn, or damaged V-belt.

2.

Replace or tighten V-belt.

 

 

 

 

 

Chips do not come out

1.

Discharge chute or hopper is clogged.

1.

Turn OFF the motor, disconnect the spark

of the discharge chute or

 

 

 

plug, then clean out the machine.

come out slowly.

 

2.

Insufficient motor RPM's.

2.

Move the throttle to FAST.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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G0594 Large Chipper/Shredder

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Contents Model G0594 Page Table of Contents Foreword IntroductionContact Info Identification Machine Identification Figures 1Safety Safety Instructions for MachineryAlways Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety Instructions For Chipper/Shredders Jams and Clogging Turn the chip Turn OFF CHIPPER/SHREDDER TurnFeeding Material Hold branches SET UP Set Up SafetyItems Needed for Set Up UnpackingInventoryAssembly Inventory Figure QtyHardware Not Shown Qty To assemble the chipper/shredderG0594 Large Chipper/Shredder Operations Operation Safety Chipping/ShreddingTo operate the chipper/shredder To shred twigs, leaves, and brush Shredding TipsTo chip branches Chipping TipsMaintenance CleaningVisual Inspection StorageService TroubleshootingTo perform this procedure Replacing BladesReplacing V-Belt Tools Needed QtyParts Breakdown Parts List DescriptionWarranty and Returns Briggs & Stratton Engine WarrantyPage Page

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