Chipper/Shredder
R
CS-1800 18 HP Gas Powered Model
1. Remove belt shield.
2. Located below the manual engage lever is
a turnbuckle. Remove the cotter pin and
turnbuckle pin.
3. Turn the turnbuckle in whichever direction
is needed to acquire proper belt tension.
There should be no more than ¼” up and
down play in the belt.
4. Replace turnbuckle pin and cotter pin and
recheck adjustment. If necessary, readjust.
5. Replace belt shield.
If adjustment requires more than what is
available at the turnbuckle, then do the
following:
1. Loosen the four 3/8” x 1 1/2” bolts holding
the engine.
2. Remove the belt and inspect or replace it.
3. Reinstall belt and draw engine back until
there is ¼” up and down play in the belt.
Use a straightedge and check for proper
alignment.
4. Tighten four engine bolts and replace
safety shield.
SAFETY WARNING!
Before working on this machine, discon-
nect spark plug wire from the spark plug
and remove the positive wire from the
battery.
Belt Guide Adjustment
For proper belt operation, adjustment of
the belt guides located on the engine is
necessary.
1. Turn engine off, remove wire from spark
plug and remove belt shield.
2. Check clearance between belt guide and
belt with drive sheave engaged.
Clearance should be 1/8”.
3. If adjustment is needed, loosen the 7/16”
x 1 ¼” bolts.
4. Adjust guide until 1/8” clearance is
reached.
5. Retighten the bolts to the specied torque
ratings.
6. Replace belt shield.
Rotor Shaft
Turnbuckle
Engagement
Arm
Belt Guide
Belt Guide
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