BX36S3PH Self-feed Chipper Trouble Shooting4516. Trouble ShootingThe Wallenstein 3-Point Hitch Wood Chipper isdesigned with blades on a rotor to cut, shear and chipwooden material. It is a simple and reliable system thatrequires minimal maintenance.The following table lists causes and solutions toproblems that could be encountered.If a problem encountered that is difficult to solve,contact a Wallenstein distributor or dealer. Have thechipper serial number handy.Always wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)whenever operating the Wood Chipper or working inthe vicinity.Problem Cause Solution CautionRotor does not turnObstructed discharge. Clear debris fromdischarge chute. Ensure machine is offRotor plugged. Inspect and clear chipperhopper lower rotorhousing and rotor. Ensure machine is offBroken shear pin Ensure machine is offSlow feeding.Low engine speed Set throttle to specifiedspeed (540–1000 rpm)Blades and/or knives aredull.Rotate, sharpen orreplace blade and/orknives. Ensure machine is offRotor blade angle wrong,improper angle.Re-sharpen knives tospecified angle and checkthat blade is installedproperly.Ensure machine is offObstructed discharge. Clear debris fromdischarge chute . Ensure machine is offUnusual vibration whileoperating.Broken or missing blade . Replace broken / missingblade. Ensure machine is off.PTO driveline out ofphase Align driveline Ensure machine is off.Rotor may be bent Check rotor to see if itwobbles.Replace rotorEnsure machine is off.Call technician for repairMachine requiresexcessive power or stalls.Obstructed discharge. Clear debris fromdischarge chute Ensure machine is offFeeding in too muchmaterial Feed smaller amounts intochipper hopper.Feeding material tooquickly Feed larger materialslowly into chipper hopper.Rotor plugged. Inspect and clear chipperhopper lower rotorhousing and rotor. Ensure machine is offGreen material willnot discharge. Allow material to dry oralternate dry/wet material.Chipper blade clearancetoo large.Set clearance to 1/32–1/16" (.76–1.52 mm). Usechipper clearance tool(see accessories)Ensure machine is offDull blades. Rotate, sharpen orreplace blade Ensure machine is off