18” CHIPPER MACHINE OPERATION
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SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES
• With engine RPM still high, push the
feed control bar to the middle (off)
position. Feed wheels should not be
turning.
• Push the throttle switch down so that the
engine can slow to idle and the clutch
can be disengaged.
• Once the engine has had time to slow
down below 1200 RPM, disengage the
clutch by pulling back on the clutch
engagement handle. NEVER ENGAGE
OR DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH AT
ENGINE SPEEDS OVER 1200 RPM.
CAUTION: Chipper disk will continue to
spin even though it is disengaged!
• Allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes.
This allows the engine to cool.
• When the clutch has been fully
disengaged and the engine has had time
to cool down, you can turn the ignition
key to the off position.
• Allow the cutter disk and belts to come
to a complete stop, which will take
several minutes.
• Remove the ignition key.
THROTTLE SWITCH – LOW (IDLE)
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