❽
TR
OUBLE-SHOOTER
CA
UTION: BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMEDY PROBLEMS WITH YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER-VAC, TURN THE ENGINE OFF, WAIT FOR THE ROTOR TO
STOP TURNING, AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE. FAILURE TO DO SO CONSTITUTES NEGLIGENT BEHAVIOR AND MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine won’
t start.
❶
Check fuel, oil, choke, and spark plug wir
e.
❶
That was easy enough!
Grinds, smokes, stalls.
❷
Old gas, dirty oil or air filter
, bad plug.
❷
Drain or r
un out old gas. Change
oil and filter. Replace spark plug.
Unusual vibration,
❶
Sticky debris lodged on r
otor.
❶
Clear debris out of dischar
ge area.
rubbing noises.
❷
Chipper knife is loose.
❷
Check fasteners and knives for
damage. Re-secure and/or repair.
❸
Damaged knives, hammers, or r
otor.
❸
Check the r
otor for balance by
watching it turn while slowly
pulling the cord. If it wobbles, see
a Patriot service center
immediately
.
Debris does not chip easily
.
❶
Thr
ottle speed too low. Engine problem.
❶
Run at maximum thr
ottle.
❷
Dull or damaged knives.
❷
Sharpen or r
eplace
immediately!
❸
W
ood is dead, old, takes more effort.
❸
Alternate with gr
een waste to
keep knives cool and sharp.
❹
Feeding rate too fast for dischar
ge rate.
❹
Feed thicker waste at a slower rate.
Clogs while shredding,
❶
Debris may be too bulky or wet.
❶
Feed mor
e slowly. Add dry stuff.
not vacuuming well.
❷
Hammers worn, br
oken.
❷
Replace the hammers.
❸
Debris stuck in grinder housing.
❸
Shut down. Unclog or r
un water
down the shredder.
Chronic clogging,
❶
Engine not up to par
.
❶
Contact an engine service center
.
vibration, rattling.
❷
Internal damage or failur
e to rotor.
❷
Contact a Patriot service center
.
NOTES/SERVICE HISTORY
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