71020 & 70554 Chipper Shredder Owners Manual Page 7
2.0 ASSEMBLY
Your chipper/shredder may arrive totally or partially
assembled. If your machine arrives partially assembled, you
may need to perform the steps in this section.
2.1 ASSEMBLY TOWABLE MODELS
1. Remove the chipper/shredder and hopper assembly from
shipping crate.
2. Place hopper assembly on top of shredder frame. The
tabs on the bottom of the hopper should be placed in-
side of the shredder frame. Secure with (11) 5/16" x 3/
4" bolts, washers and locknuts. Insert the bolts from
the inside of the hopper outwards.
3. Install rims and wheels onto trailer frame, using the wheel
bolts supplied.
4. Using three 5/16" x 1" bolts, six 5/16" washers, and
three 5/16" locknuts, install the fender onto the existing
fender bracket on the chipper chute side of the unit. A
washer is used on both the bolt head and the nut in this
application. Torque bolts and nuts to 20 ft. lbs.
5. Using three 5/16" washers and three 5/16" nylock nuts,
mount the left side fender onto the large belt guard.
There are three weld stubs on the belt guard to which
the fender is attached. Torque to 20 ft. lbs.
6. Insert trailer hitch into track on the bottom of the trailer
frame and secure with three 3/8" bolts, washers and
nuts that connect under the trailer frame. Tighten to 35
ft. lbs. torque
7. Read and become familiar with the Engine Owners
Manual. Be sure to fill the engine oil before starting the
machine.
8. Install 12 volt battery (not supplied) into tray on hitch
assembly. Connect cables, be sure black cable is at-
tached to negative battery terminal and red cable to
positive terminal. Secure battery with angle and bolt.
(NOTE: Battery size-Group U1 12 volt 32 amp-250 cold
cranking amps.)
9. Connect spark plug wire.
2.2 ASSEMBLY PTO MODEL
1. Remove from crate.
2. Place hopper assembly on top of shredder frame. The
tabs on the bottom of the hopper should be placed in-
side of the shredder frame. Secure with (11) 5/16" x 3/
4" bolts, washers and locknuts. Insert the bolts from
the inside of the hopper outwards.
3. Connect 3 pt. mounts on chipper/shredder and tractor
(a special bushing kit is needed for category 2 & 3
hitches). Secure connection with snap rings.
4. Adjust leg stands so that the PTO drive shaft runs as
straight as possible. PTO shaft angle should not ex-
ceed 15 degrees.
5. Connect PTO shaft between chipper shredder and trac-
tor. Make sure you are using the correct RPM machine,
there are two models, 540 rpm and 2000 rpm. Do not
operate machine at speeds different than specified on
shield.
6. Never inspect or work on PTO drive area without first
disengaging PTO and shutting off the tractor engine.
7. Start tractor engine and engage PTO drive clutch (refer
to the tractors owner's manual). Increase engine speed
to rated PTO rpm position.
2.3 2000 RPM PTO MODELS
1. Remove existing PTO shaft shield
2. Remove existing PTO shaft from chipper/shredder.
3. Install new PTO shaft onto chipper/shredder.
4. Install new PTO shaft shield onto chipper/shredder.
5. Check slip clutch adjustment while the machine is run-
ning to ensure it is operating correctly. Adjust if needed.
When the tractor used has an electric PTO clutch and
brake, a different PTO shaft should be used.
NOTE
The maximum distance between the chipper/shredder
and the tractor should not exceed 22-1/2 inches. The
minimum & maximum telescoping on the PTO shaft
is 18" to 26". This will leave a 4 inch overlap at
maximum telescoping distance.
NOTE
Assembly
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