Use and Care Manual

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STANLEY is a registered trademark of The Stanley Works or its affiliates and are used under license by GXi Outdoor Power LLC.
Rev. 9/2010
Maintenance & Storage
SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER
WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground
against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of main-
tenance on your machine.
If the Chipper Becomes Clogged:
If the discharge area becomes clogged:
 Stop the engine. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground
against the engine.
 Remove the large funnel and the clean out access hatch on the side of
the box (as necessary).
 Reach in and clear the debris causing the blockage. Reinstall the funnel
and the clean out access hatch.
 Connect the spark plug wire and restart.
Note: If the blockage is severe, the flail screen within the discharge chute
can be removed as well, providing greater access. To accomplish this, remove
the pins and slide the flail screen out of the discharge chute.
WARNING
Item Before each
use
20hrs or
every 3
month
50 hrs or
every 3
months
100 hrs or
every 6
months
300 hrs or
every 1
year
Engine oil (Check) X
Engine Oil (Change) X
Air Cleaner (Check) X
Air Cleaner Wash X
Fuel filter Cup (Clean) X
Spark Plug (Clean) X
Spark Plug (Change) X
Lubricate release bracket X
Lubricate hopper assembly X
Check chipper blade X
Fuel Tank and Filter (Clean) X*
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance And Storage
1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regu-
larly.
2. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to
keep the machine in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect
machine for any damage and repair, if needed.
3. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine and make
certain the impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended
starting.
4. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the en-
gine.
5. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
6. Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading, transporting, and stor-
age of this machine.
7. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an
open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater, furnace, clothes
dryer, etc.
8. Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper instructions on off-
season storage. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
9. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to pro-
tect the environment.
To Change or Tighten the Belt:
Note, the belt is designed to be the weakest link in the mechanical linkage
between the engine and the blades. This improves the safety and durability
of the chipper shredder. Occasionally belt tightening and belt changes will be
required.
To change the belt perform the following:
 Stop the engine and make certain the chipper shredder has come to a
complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine.
 Remove the belt guard.
 To change the belt, pry the belt off a pulley using a screw driver shaft as
a wedge as you rotate the pulley. In a similar fashion, a new belt can be
placed on the pulleys.
 To tighten the tension on the pulleys, follow the above steps plus:
1. Scribe a mark on the base plate along the edge of the engine.
2. Remove the belt from the pulleys.
3. Remove the handle, discharge chute and screen.
4. Loosen the 4 bolts securing the engine.
5. Slide the engine about 1/8” further back.
6. Tighten the engine mounting bolts securely.
7. Re-install the belt and verify the tension. If the belt is still too
loose, move the engine back another 1/8” by repeating the
above steps.
8. Reinstall guards, chutes, and screens
Storing Your Chipper Shredder
1. Clean the equipment thoroughly.
2. Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust.
3. Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions
4. Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corrosive materials
such as fertilizer.