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through hinge on discharge chute and housing (spacer fits inside of hinge). See figure 3 inset. • Place second spacer over hex bolt inside the other part of the hinge. Secure with hex lock nut. Tighten securely. • Secure both sides of discharge chute to housing using wing knobs that you earlier remo...

▲ WARNING: This flap control rod is a safety device to hold the flap in place inside the hopper while shredding branches. Do not operate the chipper'Shredder without property attaching this flap control rod to the unit. Stop Hex Washer* * Do not remove these hardware from the inlet guide assembly wh...

OPERATION Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your chipper-shredder. Compare the illustration in figure 9 with your chipper-shredder to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. The operation of any chipp...

A WARNING: Before using your chipper­ shredder, again refer to the safety rules on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. Always be careful. GAS AND OIL FILL-UP Oil (Packed with unit) • Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's viscosity grade ac...

changes (becomes stringy, etc.) or if the rate at which the material is discharged slows down considerably, it is likely that the shredding blade and/or chipper blades are dull and need to be sharpened or replaced. Refer to Service and Adjustments section. IMPORTANT: There is a flail screen located ...

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A® / / / <i7® <? i? SERVICE DATES o 13 o o DC Q. Oil pivot points Clean shredder u z o z UJ Check engine oil Change engine oil Service air cleaner Clean engine Reset spark plug Clean muffler Operating temperature. Refer to page 9 of this manual fo...

• If necessary, replace paper filter (do not attempt to clean). Install new filter on base. • Slide pre-cleaner over filter. • Install cover and wing nut. • Tighten wing nut securely. Clean Engine • Clean engine periodically. Remove dirt and debris with a cloth or brush. • Frequently remove grass cl...

SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS REMOVING THE FLAIL SCREEN If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the flail screen and clean area as follows. • Stop eng I ne, ma ke ce rtai n the chipper­ shredder has come to a complete stop and disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug before unclogging the ch...

Disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. Lower the hopper assembly. Block up the housing. See figure 19. Weld Bolt cause damage to the unit. The blade can be tested for balance by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver or nail. Remove metal from the heavy side until it is bala...

OFF-SEASON STORAGE Prepare your chipper-shredder for storage at the end of the season or if the u nit wi 11 not be used for 30 d ays or more. A WARNING: Never store machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside of buiiding where fumes may reach an open flame or spark, or where ignition sources are prese...

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