Part IV: Maintaining The Wood Chipper
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PART IV: Maintaining the Wood Chipper
Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of
your machine. Please refer to this manual and the engine manufacturer's user
manual for maintenance procedures.
WARNING
Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the engine, wait
five minutes to allow all parts to cool. Disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it
away from the spark plug. Disconnect the Battery Terminals (Electric start only).
Regular Maintenance Checklist
Procedure
Before Each
Use
Every 3
Hours
Every 25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Check engine oil level
Δ
Check general equipment
condition
Δ
Check wedge for
sharpness
Δ
Grease surface of slide
rail
Δ
Check belts
Δ
Grease rack and pinion
Δ
Check tire pressure
Δ
Clean engine exterior and
cooling
Δ
Change Engine Oil
First time
5hours
Δ
Replace air filter
Δ
Replace spark plug
Δ
Engine Service
Refer to the engine manufacturer’s user manual for engine maintenance.
