Forest Master Models: FM9DD/FM14DD/FM18DD
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• Position your wood chipper on flat, dry ground and make sure the machine cannot be moved.
• Before starting, the lower hopper bolt (51) must be nipped tight or the chipper will not start. Tighten
tighten finger tight then by a 1/4 turn at a time until it starts.
• Before starting, manually turn the drum to make sure it is not obstructed and moves smoothly. Twist off
(anticlockwise) the black plastic cover in the centre of the drum housing. Use a 17mm socket or spanner
on the hexagonal part of the drum shaft (not the black bolt in the centre), rotate the drum both ways.
Operation
ENGINE OPERATION
DO NOT START THE ENGINE FOR THE FIRST TIME WITHOUT FILLING WITH THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF
OIL. The engine may have oil residue from testing but the chipper is not supplied pre-filled.
STARTING THE ENGINE FM14DD & FM18DD ELECTRIC START
• Make sure the fuel shut-off valve is in the “ON” position.
• Move the choke control lever to the “CHOKE” position (As this is a lean burn engine, it may require some
choke when starting warm).
• Move the throttle control lever towards the “FAST” position.
• Before starting you should test the pull start to ensure that the cord isn’t tight. If it is tight then the drum
is blocked and should be cleared before starting.
• Turn the ignition key to the “Start” position. As soon as the engine starts, allow the key to turn back to the
“Run” position. If the engine does not start straight away, DO NOT HOLD THE KEY IN THE “START” POSI-
TION AS YOU WILL FLOOD THE ENGINE.
TURN
DO NOT
TURN
Operation
