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8893547
Problem(s)
Engine won't
start
Engine lacks
power or not
running
smoothly
Engine
smokes
Operator lever
snapping out
of or not
staying in
gear
Not operating
at full power
Operator level
not engaging
rack with
pinion gear
12
420cc Gas Wood Chipper
Possible Cause(s)
1. Ignition switch in OFF
position
2. Fuel shut-off valve on
3. Expired or incorrect fuel
4. Damaged or dirty spark
plug
1. Throttle lever not in
RUN position
2. Air filter damaged or
dirty
3. Expired or incorrect fuel
4. Damaged or dirty spark
plug
5. Oil dirty
6. Incorrect oil level
1. Air filter damaged or
dirty
2. Oil dirty
3. Incorrect oil
4. Cooling fins dirty
1. Lever not all the way
forward
2. Ram overloaded at front
of face
Loose or slipping belts
1. Debris under rack
2. Debris in frame where
carriage assembly rests
against rubber bumpers
Suggested Solution(s)
1. Switch to ON position
2. Switch off
3. Use fresh, appropriate fuel
4. Replace or if oily then
remove, clean, then hold a
rag over the plug hole and
pull the recoil cord several
times
1. Ensure in RUN position
2. Replace or clean
3. Use fresh, appropriate fuel
4. Replace or if oily then
remove, clean, then hold a
rag over the plug hole and
pull the recoil cord several
times
5. Replace
6. Check and adjust
1. Replace or clean
2. Replace
3. Check and adjust
4. Clean
1. Push lever quicker and
more forcefully into the
full forward position
2. Check gear for
straightness
Adjust and replace as needed
1. Clean
2. Clean
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