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MAINTENANCE
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NOTE: Check and re-tighten belts after
initial break-in period, one hour of use.
BELT REPLACEMENT
To replace the belt, follow the above belt adjustment
directions.
After you have loosened the engine bolts, remove the
old belts and replace it with new belts. Always replace
both belts as they come in a matched set. This is
required for proper operation.
Set belt tension and alignment per above instructions.
CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH TECH TIPS
THE SHOES AND SPRINGS ON THE CLUTCH ARE NORMAL
WEAR ITEMS. IFYOU NOTICE DECREASED PERFORMANCE
OF THE CLUTCH THEY SHOULDBE CHECKED AND
REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
The clutch on your machine is designed for rugged,
dependable service, however, it is important to under-
stand the limitations of a clutch. A clutch is designed to
provide load free starting of the engine, and slippage
under excessive overloading of the driven application.
These features help protect the engine from damages
such as broken crankshafts and starters.
The clutch obtains its power from engine RPM's. The
lower the engagement speed, and the higher the main-
tained engine speed, the more torque the clutch can
transfer to the driven unit.Do not operate at less than full
RPM's.
At engine start-up, the engine of your chipper operates
under no load until approximately 1000-1200 RPM'S at
which speed the centrifugal clutch engages and begins
driving the rotor.
Proper rotor speed is 2200 RPM +/ - 200 RPM when
engine is at full RPM.
At engine start-up, the engine of your chipper operates
under no load until approximately 1000-1200 RPM'S at
which speed the centrifugal clutch engages and begins
driving the rotor.
Proper rotor speed is 2400 RPM +/ - 200 RPM when
engine is at full RPM.
Do not tamper with the engine's governor setting. The
governor controls the maximum safe operation speed and
protects the engine. Over-speeding the engine is danger-
ous and will cause damage to the engine and to the other
moving parts of the machine. See your authorized dealer
for engine governor adjustments.
Become familiar with successful operating conditions
and avoid those that can overload and damage the
machine.
Do not overload or attempt to chip material beyond manu-
facturers recommendation. Personal injury or damage to
the machine could result.
Learn to recognize the sound of the machine when it is
overloaded. If the machine becomes jammed by overload-
ing or any other cause, stop the machine immediately.
If you jam the machine and do not stop the engine, it can:
Burn the belt.
Ruin the clutch.
Only your operator experience will tell you how fast you
can successfully feed limbs into the machine.
Clutch damage can be costly and damage is not covered
under warranty. For this reason, it is important that you
immediately shut off the machine if it becomes jammed.
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