Use and Care Manual

Operator’s Manual
Chipper Shredders
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MAINTENANCE
Schedule & Procedures
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your unit.
Check for Loose Hardware
Service Interval: Every 5 hours; every spring and fall.
Inspect the unit, checking for loose hardware or components.
Pay special attention to the hardware attaching the chipper
cone, hopper, axle, and front leg.
Check Safety Labels
Service Interval: Every spring and fall.
Check that the safety labels are in place and undamaged.
Sample illustrations and part numbers of the decals can be
found on page 6. Replace any damaged or missing decals.
SAFETY ITEMS BEFORE
EACH USE
EVERY 5
HOURS
EVERY 25
HOURS
EVERY 100
HOURS
EVERY 250
HOURS
SPRING &
FALL
Check for loose hardware x x
Check all safety labels x
Inspect cone, hopper, and guards x x
CHIPPER MAINTENANCE ITEMS
BEFORE
EACH USE
EVERY 5
HOURS
EVERY 25
HOURS
EVERY 100
HOURS
EVERY 250
HOURS
SPRING &
FALL
Clean debris from engine and chipper. ** x
Inspect/Rotate Shredding Hammers x
Inspect/Rotate Chipping Knives x
** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
Inspect Cone, Hopper, & Guards
Service Interval: Every spring and fall.
Check that the chipper cone, shredder hopper, and discharge
guards are in place, undamaged, and secure. Replace any
damaged or missing parts.
Engine Maintenance
Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet for
information on engine maintenance. Your engine manual pro-
vides information and a maintenance schedule for performing
the following tasks:
1. Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to
engine manual for capacity and type of oil to use.
2. Change oil after rst 5-8 hours of operation. Change oil
while engine is warm. Rell with new oil of recommended
grade.
4. Check spark plug yearly or every 50 hours of operation.
5. Service air cleaner.
6. Keep engine and parts clean.
7. Check engine and equipment often for loose nuts and
bolts, keep these items tightened.