Trouble Shooting The Engine; Corrective Action - Garland CHIPPER 500 G Manual De Instrucciones

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TROUBLE SHOOTING THE ENGINE

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
Problem cause
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 lien
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
Loose, worn, or damaged V-Belt
Discharge chute or hopper
is clogged
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Corrective action

Connect the spark plug wire or
replace the spark plug
If empty, fill the tank. 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
Replace or tighten V-Belt
Turn OFF the motor, disconnect the
spark plug, then clean out the machine