Operator's Manual

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Figure 15
• Overloading the hopper will cause the rotor speed to
decrease. If you hear the engine RPM decreasing, stop
feeding material into the hopper until the engine has
returned to full speed (Figure 15).
• If you jam the machine and do not stop the engine, it can
damage the machine (Figure 16). For this reason, it is
important that you immediately stop the engine if the
machine becomes jammed, wait five minutes to make
certain the flywheel and all moving parts have come to a
complete stop and cool. Disconnect the spark plug wires,
keeping them away from the spark plugs to prevent
accidental starting.
Figure 16
• Never allow processed material to build up within 3in.
(76.2 mm) of the discharge chute opening. Move the Brush
Chipper or the pile as needed. Failure to do so could result
in unnecessary jamming of the machine.
• To move a pile of processed material, use a spade, rake, or
long handle tool. Never use you hands or feet!
• To stop the machine; refer to Stopping the Engine.
Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
Daily - before each use Check the engine oil level
Lubricate the cutter wheel bearings
Check the drive belt tension and condition
Remove debris from the unit
Check for loose fasteners or damaged components
Check cutter blades and clean inside the upper cutter housing
Every 25 hours Clean the foam pre-cleaner
Check the air filter
First 50 hours Change the engine oil and oil filter
Every 100 hours Change the engine oil
Change the oil filter
Replace the air filter
Check/replace drive belt
Check tire pressure
Every 200 hours Check and adjust the spark plugs
Replace the fuel filter
Every 500 hours Replace the spark plugs
Grease wheel bearings