Echo SC-2013

20 3 INCH CHIPPER/SHREDDER
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY
Cannot engage belt
Improper belt installation, belt not under belt
guide
Install belt properly, install belt under belt guide
Improper belt tension
Adjust belt tension, Replace belt or belt tension
spring if needed
Excessive belt wear
Not using correct belt
Contact your nearest authorized dealer to order
the correct belt for your chipper
Pulley(s) damaged or worn Replace pulley(s)
Pulley(s) not in alignment Align pulley(s) to within 1/16" with straight edge
Belt(s) tension too loose Replace belt or belt tension spring
Hard to feed chipper,
requires excessive
power to chip
Dull chipper blades Flip, sharpen, or replace
Obstructed discharge
Use branch or similar object to clear discharge
tube
Improper blade clearance
Set blade/anvil clearance to recommended
distance
Excessive vibration
while running
Dull chipper blades Flip, sharpen, or replace
Drive system vibration
Check drive belts, bearings, and pulleys for bad
or worn areas. Check for dull chipper blades.
Rotor out of balance
Inspect rotor for damaged or missing chipper
blades, replace if needed
Chipper blade to anvil clearance is incorrect
Set blade/anvil clearance to recommended
distance