MAINTENANCE
If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object or if your machine should start making an unusual
noise or vibrating, stop the engine, disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug. Allow the engine to
cool before:
(a) Inspect for obvious damage.
(b) Check for loose parts and tighten to assure continued safe operation.
(c) Replace or repair any damaged parts.
(1) The engine governor setting on your machine must not be altered, changed or tampered with.
The governor controls the maximum safe operating speeds and protects the engine and all
moving parts from damage caused by overspeed.
(2) Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is removed, except
for adjustment. Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard.
(3) Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air filter.
LUBRICATION OF THE ENGINE
Check engine oil level regularly - WHILE THE UNIT IS IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. Check the oil
every five hours of operation and before each usage. Stop engine and wait several minutes before
checking oil level. With engine level, the oil must be even with the oil fill (refer to Figure 4). Change oil
after the first five hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter. Refer to the Briggs & Stratton or
Tecumseh engine manual enclosed with this unit for additional information on your engine.
NOTE: ONLY CHECK OIL LEVEL WHEN UNIT IS IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION.
REMOVING THE SCREEN
If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the screen and clean area as follows.
Stop the engine, make certain the leaf shredder-chipper has come to a complete stop and disconnect
spark plug wire from the spark plug before unclogging the chute.
Remove two cotter pins from the screen rods which extend through the housing. Remove the screen
rods. Lift the screen from inside the housing. See figure 10.
Clean the screen by scraping or washing with water. Reinstall the screen.
NOTE: Be certain to reassemble the screen with the rolled tubes facing out as shown in figure 10.
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COTTER PINS~
SCREEN RODS
Figure 10
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