Feider FBT220 - Section 5: Service; Troubleshooting

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SECTION 5: SERVICE
Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix your machine if a problem
develops.
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Engine will not start.
1. Control levers are not in correct
positions for starting.
2. Spark plug wire is not connected
to the spark plug, or the spark plug
is bad.
3. No gas, or gas is old and stale.
4. Air filter is dirty.
5. Engine oil is low.
6. Blocked fuel line.
1. Make sure the ON/OFF switch is ON, the
fuel shut-off valve is open, and the choke and
throttle controls are in the start position.
.2. Connect the spark plug wire or replace the
spark plug.
3. If empty, fill the tank. If full, drain thegas,
then fill the tank with fresh gas.
4. Clean out the air filter.
5. Add oil to the engine.
6. Clean out the fuel line.
Engine does not
run smoothly.
1. Engine is warm, and the choke is
still in the CHOKE position.
2. Air filter is dirty.
3. Stale fuel, water or dirt in fuel,
blocked fuel line.
1. Move the choke to the RUN position.
2. Clean the air filter.
3. Drain the fuel tank, clean out the fuel line,
and fill the tank with fresh gas.
Engine overheats.
1. Chips and sawdust around the
motor.
2. Dirty air filter.
1. Clean off the motor.
2. Clean out the air filter.
Machine vibrates or
makes unusual noises.
1. Loose or damaged parts.
2. Impeller or blades have woody
residue or chunks stuck to them.
1. Check the blades, hammers, impeller, and
all connections. Tighten, repair, or replace
any loose or damaged parts.
2. Clean the impeller and blades.
Chipper/shredder no
longer chips or shreds
well.
1. Dull or damaged blades and
hammers.
2. Loose, worn, or damaged V-belt.
1. Sharpen or replace blades and check the
hammers for damage.
2. Replace or tighten V-belt.
Chips do not come out
of the discharge chute
or come out slowly.
1. Discharge chute or hopper is
clogged.
2. Insufficient motor RPM's.
1. Turn OFF the motor, disconnect the spark
plug, then clean out the machine
2. Move the throttle to FAST.
Turn OFF the machine, allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop, and
disconnect the spark plug wire before moving the machine, emptying the bag,
unclogging the inlets or outlets, filling the gas tank, or performing maintenance
and repairs.