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- DANGER
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ALWAYS STOP ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK
PLUG WIRE BEFORE CLEANING, LUBRICATING OR
PERFORMING
ANY REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE.
GENERAL RECOMMENDA’fiONS:
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Periodically check all fasteners and be sure they are tight.
● Follow the Service Recommendation Schedule, in SERVICE
AND ADJUSTMENT
section of this manual.
CHIPPER/SHREDDER LUBRICATION:
Lubricate the transport wheel hubs occasionally, with a
good quafii motor oil.
The rotating Hopper assembly requires lubricating 10
maintain optimum performance. Approximately every fiie
(5) hours of operation, before each use, and before storage,
Iubriite the Hopporassembly rotating plate. Using a hand
grease gun, filled with a good quality, all-purpose grease,
lubricate the three (3) zerk fittings found on the Hopper
assembly retainer ring.
Fill each zerk with approximately five
(5) shots of grease.
Rotate Hopper assembly to the ground as shown in FIG.!! -
OP and apply five (5) more shots of grease to each of the
three (3) zerks. Rotate Hopper assembly several times to
spread lubricant around. NOTE: Should Iubr”kati.ng the
Hopper assembly fail to provide adequate rotat”mn, remove
the entire Hopper assembly from unit (See FIG.2-SERV).
Clean debris from all rotating parts, repface or repair any
damaged parts, reassemble Hopper assembly securely to
unit and lubricate according to procedure above.
Caster wheel (optional) approximately every ten (1O)hours
of operation and befo~e storage, lubricate-the ze~ fitting
found above the caster wheel with three (3) shots of a good
quality, all purposo grease.
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ENGINE LUBR1CATION: ‘“
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance
instructions. Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instruc-
tions carefully.
AIR CLEANER -
Service aircleanerevery (25) hours or every season, which eve!
comes first. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty
conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding usua.fly indi.
cates that the air cleaner should be setviced. To service the ail
cleaner, refer to the separate engine mairual packed with youl
unit.
NOTE Never run your engine without air cleaner completel~
assembled.
SPARK PLUG
The. spark plug should be cfoaned and the gap reset once ;
season or every (50) hours of operation (See Engine Manuaf)
Spark plug roplacomonl is recommended at the starl of eat}
season; check engine manuat for correct pkrg type and
ga~
specifications.
CLEAN ENGINE
Clean engino periodically. Remove dirt and debris with a cloth
or brush. Cleaning with a forceful spray of water is not remm.
mended as water could contaminate the fuel system. Yearfy or
every twenty-five (25) hours, which ever occurs first, re’movethe
blower housing and dean the ,@reas shown in your Engine
Manual to avoid over-speeding, over-heating end engine dama-
ge. Clean more often if necessary.
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MUFFLER
Do not operate the Chipper/Shredder Withoq a muffler or
tamper with the exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark
arresters could geate
a fire hazard. Inspect periidk.aily and
replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark
arrester screen assembly, remove every ffiy (50) hours for
cleaning and insp~ion. Replace if damaged.
CLEANING
. The
Chipper/Shredder may be cleaned by running water
from a hcce through the Shredder Hopper assembly and
Chipper chute with engine running. Allow the Chipper/
Shredder to dry thoroughly.
● Wash !hebag periodicatlywtih water. Allow to dry thoroughly
in the shade. Do Not use heat.
FUEL FILTER (IF SO EQUIPPED)
Fuel filter should be rcrplacod once each season. If fuel filte
becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replace
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ment is required. To service tho air cleaner, refer to the sepa
rate engine manual packed with ‘your unit.
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