Troubleshooting - KPC BK 500 S Mode D'emploi

11 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem
Engine will not start
Engine does not
run smoothly
Engine overheats
Machine vibrates or
makes unusual
noises
Shredder no longer
chips or shreds
well.
Chips do not come
out of the discharge
chute or come out
slowly.
Probable cause
Engine switch OFF
Spark plug wire is not
connected to the spark plug,
or the spark plug is bad.
No gas, or gas is old and
stale.
Air filter is dirty.
Engine oil is low.
Blocked fuel line.
Air filter is dirty.
Stale fuel, water or dirt in
fuel, blocked fuel line.
Chips and sawdust around
the motor.
Dirty air filter
Loose or damaged parts.
Impeller or blades have
woody residue or chunks
stuck to them.
Dull or damaged blades and
hammers
Loose, worn, or damaged V-
belt.
Discharge chute or hopper is
clogged.
P a g e
Corrective action
Turn the engine switch to ON
Connect the spark plug wire or
replace the spark plug.
If empty, fill the thank. If full, drain the
gas, then fill the tank with fresh gas.
Clean out the air filter.
Add oil to the engine.
Clean out the fuel line.
Clean the air filter
Drain the fuel tank, clean out the fuel
line, and fill the tank with fresh gas.
Clean off the motor.
Clean out the air filter.
Check the blades, hammers,
impeller, and all connections.
Tighten, repair, or replace any loose
or damaged parts.
Clean the impeller and blades.
Sharpen or replace blades and check
the hammers for damage.
Replace or tighten V-belt.
Turn OFF the motor, disconnect the
spark plug, then clean out the
machine.
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