BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND COOL. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRES, KEEPING THEM AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUGS.

SYMPTOM

The machine has excessive vibration.

When chipping, the log seems to vibrate excessively and “hammers” my hands.

Chipper Knife is hitting the Wear Plate.

Engine runs but the flywheel doesn’t rotate.

The machine’s wheels track left or right while being towed.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

⇒Check for a dull or damaged Knife; sharpen or replace the Knife. See page 38.

⇒The Knife may not be properly seated on the flywheel. Loosen the Knife mounting screws, reset the Knife and tighten the screws. Also, check the Wear Plate Gap. See page 40.

⇒If the machine still exhibits excessive vibration, call 1(800) DR-OWNER(376-9637)for assistance.

⇒The Knife is dull; sharpen or replace it. See page 38.

⇒The gap between the Knife and Wear Plate is too great; adjust the Gap. See page 40.

⇒The gap between the Knife and the Wear Plate is set incorrectly; adjust the Wear Plate Gap. See page 40.

⇒The inner Shoes of the Clutch are worn and/or the Clutch Shoe Retaining Springs are weak or broken. Replace worn or broken Clutch parts. See page 41.

⇒Loose Drive Belt; adjust the Drive Belt tension. See page 35.

⇒Remove any built-up debris from the Chipper Hopper Inlet and Discharge Chute.

⇒Check the tire pressure. There should be 60 psi in each tire.

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER

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18 HP, 19HP specifications

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