Bandit chipper

[MikeK]

I was running my chipper this evening when all of the sudden it just shut down. Now it won’t start back up. It turns over but won’t fire

 

[matdand]

Murphy switch?

 

[MikeK]

I’m guessing it’s the Murphy switch. When it shut down a cloud of black smoke came out

 

[flyingsquirrel25]

To test the Murphy switch you should be able to push it in, hold it and it will start. If it doesn’t you have another problem.

 

[TreeCo]

Is there a solenoid kill on a diesel fuel system?

 

[MikeK]

It started up this morning with no problems... wth

 

[matdand]

The murphy switch could be making poor contact. Was your pressure good when you were running the machine?

 

[MikeK]

The murphy switch could be making poor contact. Was your pressure good when you were running the machine?

 

[MikeK]

The pressure was good while running , I’m going to check the connections when I get back.

 

[matdand]

Could be internal, we've had to change ours twice in two years. They aren't too expensive.

 

[craneguy1]

I know normally the hood safety switch cuts all power but could be something to check.

 

[CutHighnLetFly]

I've been around 2 bandits now that did that cuz of clogged up fuel lines. One owner tried draining and cleaning/replacing fuel tank which worked, the other drained his and had a finer, additional fuel.filter put on. One guy had a chipper he never kept clean or anything and probably had plenty of shit in there, the other had a gross old.diesel tank.at his shop likely full of metal bits.
Not sure this is a possibility, but the same thing was happening. Starts up when shit settles, dies out once you've been working.

 

[Keenanlog]

I have had issues with the hood safety connection. For whatever reason it was making poor contact. I keep it doped up with dielectric grease now and its a non issue. It was very intermittent when it was happening, drove me absolutely insane. Good luck

 

[southsoundtree]

I've had issue with the disc hood safety plug in the past, but don't recall the symptoms.

Its just a plug that completes the electrical circuit, IIRC. A jumper wire can test it IIRC, if you have more symptoms.

 

[Jeff]

I have had issues with the hood safety connection.

We've had to zip tie or safety wire ours shut just to keep it in there. Not a big deal to cut off the safety wire when replacing blades.

 

[craneguy1]

Like $30 and maybe an hour of time replaces that trailer plug setup