Snapper SAC55140BV - Manual

4 S a f e t y R u l e s OPERATING SAFETY 1. Always obey the size limitations for tree limbs and branches stated in the Waste Materials Guide portionof this manual. 2. Never leave the machine running unattended. Always turn off the engine, wait for the rotor to cometo a complete stop, and disconnect ...

6 A s s e m b l y GENERAL All of the major assembly procedures on your newChipper/Shredder were performed at the factory, andonly the items listed in this section need to be taken careof to make your unit fully operational. TOOLS REQUIRED - 1/2" Box Wrench or Socket- 7/16" Box Wrench or Sock...

7 A s s e m b l y HOPPER 1. Attach the hopper to the rotor housing, using care to engage the metal lip of the hopper liner to the insideof the housing as shown in figure 3. 2. Secure the hopper to the rotor housing using (2) 5/16 x 1/2 hex head bolts and (2) 5/16 flat washers. Do nottighten hardware...

C. Bag The two-bushel bag is standard equipment and attachesin seconds for direct, one-step bagging. D. The Support Leg And Wheels The sturdy support leg and wide-track wheels give yourchipper/shredder a stable, 3-point stance, allowing solidpositioning on virtually all surfaces. The large wheeldiam...

SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 5/14 MODEL 8/14 Horsepower 5 H.P. 8 H.P. Chipping Capacity 2 1/2" 3" Chipping Knives 2 2 Shredding Hammers 2 - Triangular 2 - Triangular 2 - J Hammers 2 - J Hammers Shredder Capacity 1/2" x 18" Long 1/2" x 18" Long Waste Reduction Ratio Up to 20:1 Up to 2...

DESCRIPTION General Your new chipper/shredder is designed to permit yearsof trouble-free operation while handling a wide range ofchipping and shredding needs. To help you get the most out of your investment, as wellas to help you understand how the unit works, this sectionexplains the basic operatio...

CHECKS BEFORE STARTING 1. Inspect the chipper cone and shredder hopper for debris and other objects that may have fallen into themachine while the unit was idle, and remove thembefore starting the unit. Before reaching into theopenings, always disconnect the spark plug wire atthe spark plug. 2. Insp...

13 O p e r a t i o n MATERIAL PROCESSING General Most materials to be processed can be handled moreefficiently by observing the following chipper/shredderoperating tips: Shredding 1. Don’t overload the shredder hopper by dumping large volumes of material into the hopper opening. 2. Alternate wet and...

OPERATION TYPE OF WASTE PERMITTED SIZE LIMITATIONS NOTES Shredding Dry, moist, or wet organic Branches and twigs Alternately chip or material, including leaves, plants, up to 1/2" diameter shred wet, green flowers, fruits, vegetables. and 18" long. waste with dry waste Dry waste is more easi...

Normal Care Procedures - Perform Each Item At Use Interval Shown ITEM Page 5 Hrs 25 Hrs 100 Hrs* Check For Loose Parts & Hardware 15 ● Check Oil Level And Add As Req’d 16 ● Change Oil 16 ● Change Spark Plug 16 ● Clean Engine Air Intake Area 16 ● Clean/Oil Air Filter Element 17 ● Inspect/Rotate S...

Clean Engine Fins/Air Intake Area The engine that powers this chipper/shredder is air-cooled, and requires unobstructed air flow into andaround the engine. For proper engine cooling, the cool-ing fins on the engine cylinder head area must also bekept clear of chipper/shredder deposits, as well as an...

TEMPORARY STORAGE (30 Days Or Less) Remember, the chipper/shredder fuel tank probably willstill contain some gasoline, so never store the chipper/shredder indoors or in any other area where fuel vaporcould travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is alsotoxic if inhaled, so never store the chipper/...

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIES Engine won’t start. • Out of gas. • Add gas. • Spark plug wire disconnected. • Connect spark plug wire. • Engine controls set wrong. • Check engine controls and adjust. • Spark plug fouled. • Remove Spark Plug, clean, and replace. • No compression - rope pulls• • See ...

REPAIR Engine Service Your chipper/shredder engine requires routine mainte-nance for long-life and trouble-free operation. Consultthe manufacturer’s manual provided with this unit forspecific recommendations and service procedures. Ingeneral, however, your engine requires only the preven-tive mainte...

• If the spacer tube has deep grooves worn into it, do not reuse the part - replace it using an exactfactory replacement part only. • Rotate or flip the hammer to provide a new cutting edge, or install a new hammer if worn out or dam-aged. • Reassemble the hammer and related parts and hardware, obse...

24 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g & R e p a i r 4. Using a 1/4” hex wrench, loosen and remove the two socket head cap screws holding the chipper knife inplace (access the screw heads from the rear of theunit), and remove the chipper knife. See Figure 24for location and temporary removal of an acce...

OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES Several optional items and accessories are available thatcan help increase the usefulness and utility of your chip-per/shredder unit: Vacuum Attachment This easy-to-add accessory allows the chipper/ shredderto be equipped with a vacuum hose and other attach-ments to help si...