Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

   My chipper stopped working.  It is not mulching leaves or creating an output wind.  I think it has a broken key.  From the drawing it looks like the only culprit.  How do I install a new key?  It seems like I’d have to take off the big cover opposite the motor then the flail section.  The key probably slides into the flail hub.  If that right?

OK. I see the key now that you've pointed it out. The diagram isn't too easy to read.

Hey Trouts,

25% chance the crankshaft is broken.... The keys don't shear very often,  without a belt to slip the momentum of the chipper stopping suddenly they can snap the crank....

Friiy