AVANT CH100, Operator'S Manual

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CH100
M12X30
M12 DIN 315
EMPTYING THE CHIPPER AFTER USE
Let the chipper run empty by operating it for a short
time.
SWIVELING THE FEED HOPPER TO THE TRANSPORT
POSITION
1. Attach the feed hopper to the chipper using an
M12x30 hexagon head bolt and an M12 butterfly
nut. See the figure showing how the feed hopper
is swiveled to the transport position.
STORAGE OF THE CHIPPER
• Before detaching the chipper from the tractor,
park it on level and hard ground. Take appropriate
measures to prevent the chipper from moving or
falling.
• If the chipper is to be stored for a long period,
lubricate the knives e.g. with petroleum jelly.
• Take appropriate measures to keep the water
drainage holes on the lower chamber open.
Fig 6. Swiveling the feed hopper to the transport position
Screw
Butterfly nut
MAINTENANCE
Before beginning maintenance
and repair
• place the chipper onto level and hard ground and
make sure it cannot tip;
• turn off the loader.
• disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the loader.
• familiarize yourself with the machine-specific
maintenance and repair instructions.
In case of doubt, please contact the manufacturer.
• Always lock the rotor before adjusting or changing
the knives.
• Always wear protective gloves when handling
knives.
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
• With new machines, check the mounting bolts for
tightness after the first operating hour, tightening
them if necessary. Tightening torques are shown
in table.
• Check the mounting bolts for tightness once a
week.
• The knife-to-anvil clearance is adjusted to the
specified values. For instructions on adjusting
the clearance, For instructions on adjusting
the clearance, see Adjusting the knife-to-anvil
clearance.
WARNING!
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