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Page 2: ...2 Table of Contents Safety Information 3 Safety symbols 4 Assembly 6 Pre operation Starting 7 Operation 8 Maintenance 9 Storage 12 Troubleshooting 13 Parts drawings 15 Parts list by number 19 Notes 20 ...

Page 3: ...rocedures and operation Do not allow anyone to operate this unit without training Do not allow children to operate the chipper or feed anything into the unit Do not put any part of your body in the chute area or near any moving part including clothing Never attempt any clearing of the machine while it is operating or coasting to a stop All work should be done with the engine off cooled down and th...

Page 4: ...ould result in serious injury or death As with any power equipment caution should be observed Read the safety and operating manual read and under stand this manual before operating this equipment Eye and hearing protection must be worn when operat ing this equipment Warning Rotating blades Do not insert body parts into the chutes or openings inlet hopper Safety symbols used on equipment ...

Page 5: ... get in the path of discharge de bris it could cause injury Warning Rotating blades Do not insert body parts into the chutes or open ings including inlet hopper Observe safety decals and their instructions Caution Blades can cause serious injury Safety symbols used on equipment continued ...

Page 6: ...ing down the unit to the pallet The tamping rod is located in the intake chute and is wrapped to prevent damage After read ing the operators manual secure in the owners manual tube for on sight reference Safety switch is shown to kill engine at anytime the unit is running Operator s manual tube Operator manual tube Tamping rod Safety switch ...

Page 7: ...ng Store fuel away form heat or flame Use a fuel stabilizer to insure gas will remain volatile Make sure the unit is on a stable level surface Check all bolts and guards to make sure they are tight and in proper working order Starting information Check to make sure the discharge and inlet are empty Fill fuel tank before starting and also check the oil level Start engine based on engine manual dire...

Page 8: ...e discharge pile grows larger move the chipper or the debris so as not to affect the discharge flow When moving the unit always shut off the unit and allow to stop Never modify a guard and keep them in good working order Never look into the intake or discharge chutes when the unit is running debris could kick back at operator Keep the air intake on the engine clean of debris Never remove the air c...

Page 9: ... laying near the spark plug Remove the nuts from the intake or discharge chute and rotate the chute out of the way Rotate the drum until the blade is visible like the above photo You can rotate the drum by pulling the starter cord but can be rotated by hand wearing gloves more precisely Remove the three bolts holding the blade and remove Rotate the blade using the other cutting surface or replace ...

Page 10: ...roud two on each side Loosen 4 engine plate hold down bolts not the engine bolts Loosen tensioning bolts and move engine plate to remove belt Tighten to tension belt to about 1 4 inch deflection 1 4 inch It may be easier to remove engine plate bolts and tip engine to replce belt ...

Page 11: ...ck more often if you are in dusty conditions Maintenance There are two release catches one on each side Pre filter Honda engines have a different filter consult your engine manual for directions on cleaning Bearing Lubrication The bearings should be lubricated every 25 hours of operation Use a high temperature synthetic grease such as Mobilith SHC 220 ...

Page 12: ... having the fuel tank full it reduces air space which helps with prolonging the life of the fuel Even when using stabilized fuel if the unit is not run for over 6 months the sta bilized fuel should be discarded please dispose of correctly according to local codes and refilled with fresh fuel Using old fuel can leave deposits in the engine and cause starting issues Make sure unit is clean before st...

Page 13: ...er chute to access the blade area Try clearing in take chute first When performing any maintenance on this unit spark plug wire must be disconnected and located away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting Wear gloves when working in blade area Troubleshooting ...

Page 14: ...chute before restarting Make sure chute is clear before shutting down unit If output chute clogs the procedure is similar to the clearing input chute Remember to turn off engine before removing chute If the starter is hard to pull make sure the blade is not jammed If you pull a starter cord with the blade jammed you will break the rope ...

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Page 19: ...120806 12 Angle 577120742 13 Cutting block and bolts 577120422 14 Blank 15 Stand 577120768 16 Tow bar 577120933 17 Engine plate 577120809 18 Output chute 577120763 19 Deflector 577120764 20 Bearing and cap bolts 577120735 21 Lift handle 577120770 22 Blade set 577120426 23 Cutting drum 577120738 24 Blank 25 Tire with hub 577120749 26 Belt guard 577120792 27 Belt 577120433 28 Pulley and bushing 5771...

Page 20: ...20 Manual 160 120939 RM BlueBird Turf Products 68 S Squirrel Rd Auburn Hills MI 48326 Notes 9 3 17 ...

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