44Obstructed discharge. Clear debris from discharge chute. Ensure machine is offRotor plugged. Inspect and clear chipper hopperlower rotor housing and rotor. Ensure machine is offLoose belt. Follow tension adjustmentprocedure and tighten belt. Ensure machine is offShear pin failure Replace shearpin Ensure machine is offBroken belt. Follow belt replacement procedureand replace belt. Ensure machine is offLow engine speed. Check that throttle is set tomaximum.Blades and/or knivesare dull.Rotate, sharpen or replace bladeand/or knives. Ensure machine is offRotor blade anglewrong, improperangle.Re-sharpen knives to specifiedangle and check that blade isinstalled properly.Ensure machine is offObstructed discharge. Clear debris from discharge chute. Ensure machine is offBroken or missingblade or knife.Replace broken/missing blade orknife. Ensure machine is off.Rotor may be bent Check rotor to see if it wobbles.Replace rotorEnsure machine is off, calltechnician for repairChopBlock or TwigBreaker may bedamagedInspect ChopBlock and TwigBreaker, replace if damaged. Ensure machine is off.Broken or missingblade or knife.Replace broken/missing blade orknife. Ensure machine is off.Knives in shredderimproperly re-installedCheck installation of knives andadjust as required, per maintenanceinstructions.Ensure machine is off.Obstructed discharge. Clear debris from discharge chute Ensure machine is offEngaging PTO tooquicklyEngage PTO slowly at low RPM, thenincrease speed. Ensure hoppers androtor housing are empty.Feeding in too muchmaterialFeed smaller amounts into shredderhopper.Feeding material tooquicklyFeed larger material slowly intochipper hopper.Rotor plugged. Inspect and clear chipper hopperlower rotor housing and rotor. Ensure machine is offGreen material will Allow material to dry or alternateUnusual vibration whilerunning.Mulch too CourseMachine requires excessivepower or stalls.PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION CAUTIONRotor does not turnSlow feeding.Breaker may bedamaged Breaker, replace if damaged. Ensure machine is off.Broken or missingblade or knife.Replace broken/missing blade orknife. Ensure machine is off.Knives in shredderimproperly re-installedCheck installation of knives andadjust as required, per maintenanceinstructions.Ensure machine is off.Obstructed discharge. Clear debris from discharge chute Ensure machine is offEngaging PTO tooquicklyEngage PTO slowly at low RPM, thenincrease speed. Ensure hoppers androtor housing are empty.Feeding in too muchmaterialFeed smaller amounts into shredderhopper.Feeding material tooquicklyFeed larger material slowly intochipper hopper.Rotor plugged. Inspect and clear chipper hopperlower rotor housing and rotor. Ensure machine is offGreen material willnot discharge.Allow material to dry or alternatedry/wet material.Chipper bladeclearance too large.Set clearance to 1/32 to 1/16 " (.76 -1.52 mm). Use chipper clearancetool (see accessories)Ensure machine is off.Dull blades and/orknives.Rotate, sharpen or replace bladeand/or knives Ensure machine is off.Mulch too CourseMachine requires excessivepower or stalls.9 ACCESSORIESCall your dealer for pricing and availabilityFor replacement parts, go to www.embmfg.com and click on "Parts and Manuals" to download the latestparts manual for you model splitter, then call your dealer to order.For BXM Series Chipper / ShreddersAn easy and accurate way of setting the criticalclearances between the ledger blade and the rotorchipper blade.#1012L269 LEDGER CLEARANCESETTING GAUGE#1012L269TROUBLE SHOOTING CONTINUED