Use and Care Manual

Operator’s Manual
Chipper Shredders
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Clean Debris from Engine & Chipper
Service Interval: Before each use and every 100 hours.
The engine requires air ow to cool itself and for combustion.
Before each use, clean any debris from the unit especially from
around the air shroud intake, air lter, and muer. Every 100
hours, remove the engine air shroud and clean out any debris
from the engine cooling ns (SEE FIGURE 8). We recommend
having this service performed by an authorized dealer.
Inspect / Rotate Shredding Hammers
Service Interval: Every 25 Hours, or As Necessary
The shredding hammers of this unit can be rotated to provide
a new cutting surface as required. The triangular hammers
can be rotated twice, then ipped over for a total of 6 sharp
cutting surfaces. The J-hammers can be ipped over once. To
inspect the shredding hammers:
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it away from
the spark plug. SEE FIGURE 12 (on page 16)
2. Remove the small circular access panel (B) from the back
of the shredder housing. SEE FIGURE 9
3. Inspect the cutting edges of the triangular hammers (A)
and J-hammers (A). SEE FIGURES 9 AND 10
To rotate or replace the shredding hammers, see the Trouble-
shooting and Repair section.
FIGURE 9- Inspect / Rotate Shredding Hammers
A. J-Hammer Wear Area
B. Access Panel
FIGURE 8 - Clean Debris from Engine Cooling Fins
NOTE: Engine air shroud removed from Figure 8
FIGURE 10 - Inspect / Rotate Shredding Hammers
A. Triangular Hammer Wear Area
WARNING
AMPUTATION HAZARD. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING, ALWAYS DISCONNECT
THE SPARK PLUG WIRE AND SECURE IT AWAY FROM
THE SPARK PLUG WHEN SERVICING THE UNIT.
A
B
A
Muer
Air shroud
intake/air
lter
DEBRIS OFTEN GATHERS IN
THIS AREA
Cooling Fins