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CHIPPER RESOURCES

It is often the small things which cause your wood chipper not to run properly. Many of these problems can be resolved on your own. Herewith, we give you a list of the most common problems and causes, along with their possible solutions.

This resource page is designed to provide you with information on how to trouble shoot any problems you may have with your chipper. Please remember that if the advice given herein does not solve your problems, then you are welcome to contact us as per the details on the contacts page. We also have a downloads section where you can download the problem solver document for keeping on your computer and for printing.

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The table below indicates the categories of resources, namely; Trouble shooting your chipper, Specification sheets on your chipper, and Parts catalogues.

When you select the category, you will be directed to the relevant section of the page where you will be able to view and download the relevant file.

Please note that all downloadable documents are formatted in Adobe PDF format. If you don't have Adobe Reader, it can be downloaded directly from Adobe's website by clicking here and navigating to the “GET ADOBE READER” page.

Please click on the machine model for more information on trouble shooting your chipper


Troubleshooting for TP100


Problem / Possible Cause

Solution

The chip quality is not satisfactory

  1. The blades are blunt
  2. The anvil is worn
  3. The blades have been blunted & sharpened too many times (less than 28mm)
  4. Distance between blades & anvil too wide

  1. Sharpen blades
  2. Rotate / replace anvil
  3. Replace blades
  4. Adjust distance between blades & anvil

Poor ejection of chips from spout

  1. Too little drive
  2. Not enough rpm on the machine
  3. Drive belts too slack / worn

  1. Insufficient power on the PTO shaft or engine
  2. Increase speed to maximum revs
  3. Adjust belts / change the belts

Engine problems

Mobile models

See users manual for Briggs & Stratton engines

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Troubleshooting for TP130; TP160; TP200; TP250


Problem / Possible Cause

Solution

The chip quality is not satisfactory

  1. The blades are blunt
  2. The anvil is worn
  3. The blades have been blunted & sharpened too many times (less than 106mm)
  4. Distance between blades & anvil too wide
  5. Sliver breaker not mounted or worn

  1. Sharpen blades
  2. Rotate / replace anvil
  3. Replace blades
  4. Adjust distance between blades & anvil
  5. Mount or replace sliver breakers

Poor ejection of chips from spout

  1. Too little drive
  2. Wipers are worn
  3. Ejector wings are worn
  4. Facing plate in the top part blocking flow of chips
  5. Insufficient rpm on the machine

  1. Insufficient power on the PTO shaft or engine
  2. Rotate / replace the wipers
  3. Replace ejector wings
  4. Remove facing plate in top part
  5. Increase speed to just over 1000rpm (1000 to 1090rpm is ok)

Rollers are not spinning satisfactorily

  1. Insufficient hydraulic fluid in the system
  2. Flow valve unscrewed too far
  3. Rollers are blocked
  4. Bypass valve is dirty
  5. Revolution guard not allowing rollers to turn
  6. Operation bow is in the “0” position

  1. Refill with hydraulic fluid
  2. Screw the flow valve in
  3. Clean around the roller (under & behind)
  4. Clean / replace the bypass valve
  5. Increase speed to just over 1000rpm (1000 to 1090rpm is ok)
  6. Put operation bow in “A” position

Rollers are not pulling satisfactorily

  1. Insufficient hydraulic fluid flow
  2. V-belts too slack
  3. Hydraulic fluid becomes too hot
  4. Poor viscosity of hydraulic oil
  5. Hydraulic fluid filter is clogged
  6. Hydraulic fluid pump is worn or damaged
  7. Hydraulic fluid pump defective
  8. Pressure control valve in the control valve is dirty

  1. Unscrew the flow valve further
  2. Tighten the v-belts
  3. Allow machine to cool down whilst inspecting it to determine the reason for it over-heating
  4. Replace hydraulic fluid
  5. Replace hydraulic filter element
  6. Replace hydraulic fluid pump
  7. Replace hydraulic fluid pump
  8. Clean / replace the pressure control valve

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Troubleshooting for TP230; TP270; TP280; TP400


Problem / Possible Cause

Solution

The chip quality is not satisfactory

  1. The blades are blunt
  2. The anvil is worn
  3. The blades have been blunted & sharpened too many times (less than 106mm)
  4. Distance between blades & anvil too wide
  5. Sliver breaker not mounted or worn

  1. Sharpen blades
  2. Rotate / replace anvil
  3. Replace blades
  4. Adjust distance between blades & anvil
  5. Mount or replace sliver breakers

Poor ejection of chips from spout

  1. Too little drive
  2. Wipers are worn
  3. Ejector wings are worn
  4. Facing plate in the top part blocking flow of chips
  5. Insufficient rpm on the machine

  1. Insufficient power on the PTO shaft or engine
  2. Rotate / replace the wipers
  3. Replace ejector wings
  4. Remove facing plate in top part
  5. Increase speed to maximum revs

Rollers are not spinning satisfactorily

  1. Insufficient hydraulic fluid in the system
  2. Flow valve unscrewed too far
  3. Rollers are blocked
  4. Bypass valve is dirty
  5. Revolution guard not allowing rollers to turn
  6. Operation bow is in the “0” position

  1. Refill with hydraulic fluid
  2. Screw the flow valve in
  3. Clean around the roller (under & behind)
  4. Clean / replace the bypass valve
  5. Increase rpm on motor
  6. Put operation bow in “A” position

Rollers are not pulling satisfactorily

  1. Insufficient hydraulic fluid flow
  2. V-belts too slack
  3. Hydraulic fluid becomes too hot
  4. Poor viscosity of hydraulic oil
  5. Hydraulic fluid filter is clogged
  6. Hydraulic fluid pump is worn or damaged
  7. Hydraulic fluid pump defective
  8. Pressure control valve in the control valve is dirty

  1. Unscrew the flow valve further
  2. Tighten the v-belts
  3. Allow machine to cool down whilst inspecting it to determine the reason for it over-heating
  4. Replace hydraulic fluid
  5. Replace hydraulic filter element
  6. Replace hydraulic fluid pump
  7. Replace hydraulic fluid pump
  8. Clean / replace the pressure control valve

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CHIPPER SPECIFICATIONS

This section deals with any specifications you may require on the wood chippers that we market. These are the most up to date specifications and they usually accompany any quotations that we issue. They may be freely copied and distributed, provided that you keep the original document intact.

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PARTS CATALOGUES

This section deals with the parts catalogues usually issued when a chipper is purchased. It sometimes happens that the original parts catalogue has been lost, damaged or stolen. This page deals with this by providing a download for that catalogue. They may be freely copied and distributed, provided that you keep the original document intact.

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