Hansa C16 - Petrol; Storage; Troubleshooting; What to Do if

Hansa C16 O&M Manual - OM-009 Revision G 26/09/2019
© Hansa Chippers 2019
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WARNING! Do NOT disengage the belt drive with the chipper running at full revs, as this will cause friction and vibration
on the belt drive.
Petrol
The chipper requires 91 unleaded or E10 petrol to run; check the petrol level before
starting.
Storage
Always allow the chipper to cool before storing
Store the chipper out of the reach of children
Store the chipper where fuel vapor will not reach an open flame or spark
Switch the fuel lever to the off position
 For extended storage periods, run the engine dry of fuel
Store the chipper out of the rain
 Water can rust the steel body of the chipper
Troubleshooting
What to do if:
The chipper won’t start
• The engine oil level might be too low
 The chipper is fitted with oil alert and will not start if the oil level is too low
Check the oil level and top up if required
• The chipper is placed on a slope
 The chipper is fitted with oil alert and will not start if the oil is not level
Move the chipper to level ground
Belt drive engagement will not work
• The inlet chute or housing might be blocked
Turn engine off, disconnect the spark plug wires, ensure rotor has completely stopped, remove debris,
restart engine, then attempt to re-engage the belt drive
The chipper slows down and stalls
• The chipper is clogged up
Turn the engine off, disconnect the spark plug wires, ensure rotor has completely stopped, remove
debris, then close and lock the outlet chute
Turn the engine switch and fuel
lever to the “off” position.
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Fuel lever (off
position)
Engine switch
(off position)