PRODUCT CARE
8
Maintenance
General Recommendations
•
Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.
•
The warranty on this chipper/shredder vacuum does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from warranty, operator must maintain the equipment as instructed here.
•
Changing of engine-governed speed will void engine warranty.
•
All adjustments should be checked at least once each season.
•
Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight.
WARNING
Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug and ground against engine
before performing any type of maintenance on your machine.
Lubrication
1.
Lubricate each wheel
shoulder screw (rear
wheel) and pivot arm axle
(front wheel) once per
season with light oil.
2.
Lubricate the pivot points
of the nozzle height
adjustment levers once a
season with light oil.
3.
Lubricate the locking rod
with light oil to ease the
application of attaching or
removing bag.
4.
Lubricate the nozzle/hose
vac lever on top of the
nozzle once a season with light oil. See Figure 14.
5.
Follow the separate Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your unit for
lubrication instructions.
Equipment Care
•
Clean the chipper/shredder vacuum thoroughly after each use.
•
Wash bag periodically with water. Allow to dry thoroughly in shade.
•
If the flail screen becomes clogged, remove and clean as instructed below.
NOTE:
Cleaning with a forceful spray of water is not recommended as it could contaminate
the fuel system.
Engine Care
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your chipper/shredder vacuum
for all engine maintenance.
WARNING
Before performing any type of maintenance on the machine, wait for all
parts to stop moving and disconnect the spark plug wire. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal injury or property damage.
Removing the Flail Screen
If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the flail screen and clean area
as follows:
1.
Stop the engine. Make certain the chipper/shredder vacuum has come to a
complete stop.
2.
Before unclogging the
discharge chute,
disconnect and ground
the spark plug wire to
retaining post.
3.
Remove the vacuum
bag from the unit
as instructed in the
Controls & Operation
section to obtain access
to flail screen.
4.
If equipped with a drive
control, remove the
three self-tapping screws
securing the belt cover
and remove belt cover.
See Figure 15.
5.
Remove self-tapping
screw on right side of unit
that attaches to the flail
screen. It may be
necessary to remove the
hose bracket hanger (if
equipped) to get access to
the screw. See Figure 16.
6.
Remove hex screw on
top of rear housing near
mounting bracket and
the flange lock nut that
secures flail screen. See
Figure 16.
7.
Remove and clean the
screen by scraping or
washing with water. See
Figure 17.
8.
Reinstall the screen.
Adjustments
Drive Control Cable
(If Equipped)
Adjust the drive control cable if
the chipper/shredder vacuum
does not self-propel with the drive control engaged, or if the unit hesitates while
the engine maintains the same speed after approximately 20 hours of use.
To move the z-fitting of the drive control cable from its factory set position in the
front hole of the drive control to the rear hole, proceed as follows:
1.
Push the right side of the control out of the right hole in the upper handle.
See 1 in Figure 18.
2.
Pivot control down
towards the lower
handle. See 2 in
Figure 18.
3.
Pivot straight up
to remove it from
the left hole in the
upper handle. See 3
in Figure 18.
Figure 14
Figure 15
Figure 16
Figure 17
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2
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Figure 18
Figure 19