3104CMS OWNER’S MANUAL 9/5/18 Page 4 of 18
CMS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Upon delivery, check for freight damage and missing items. All hardware necessary to fully assemble is
included. There is a pre-shipping inspection sheet and /or a packing slip included, review these to make
sure that all components have arrived.
If there is damage or missing components notify the carrier and Barreto Manufacturing immediately.
AT THE TIME OF WRITING, CRATING / SHIPPING METHODS HAVE NOT BEEN FINALIZED.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS MAY VARY.
WARNING:
The CMS and components are heavy. Lift the CMS by mechanical means: while lifted
support the CMS with jack stands. Always team lift heavy components: “Lifting loads heavier than about
50 pounds will increase the risk of injury.” (OSHA)
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Install the tongue. Refer to drawing 001CMS
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Using a wire puller, pull the provided electrical wire through the top hole in the front of
tongue. Depending on crating method, you will either need to attach the vehicle adapter to
the wire or connect the light plugs to the lights, follow the zip tie points (two small holes)
back to each light and zip tie the wire at each point. Run the wire behind the axle.
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The tongue installs with 3 bolts and 3 lock nuts. Fit up all 3 bolts and lock nuts before
tightening. The lock nuts must go on the battery side.
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Attach the safety chain with the quick link: the threaded side of the quick link pushes
through the slot on the tongue flips around and hooks through the lower hole.
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Install the Chipper hopper: See drawing E3104CMS & 009CMS.
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The chipper hopper installs with two bolts, one on each side.
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Make sure the hopper lock pin lines up with the latch, adjust if necessary.
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Install the tires: See drawing 0013CMS.
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Tighten bolts in a star pattern, final torque 100 lb-ft.
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Check engine oil level, the engine may be drained of gas and oil prior to shipping.
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See engine operator’s manual for checking / filling instructions.
Refer to your assembly (exploded views) manual for drawings.
CMS INTENDED USE
This machine is designed to chip, shred, and mulch wood, leaves, grass and other such plant materials.
The chipper can handle tree limbs up to 4 inches in diameter while the mulcher hopper can handle leafy
branches up to 1 inch in diameter and other such soft but bulky plant material.
