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SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM
WARNING: Before performing any mainte-
nance or repairs, stop the engine, wait
until the machine comes to a complete
stop, disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground against the engine to prevent unin-
tended starting.
Lubrication
(Refer to Figure 5)
Wheels: Lubricate the rear wheels with light oil once a
season.
Nozzle Door Adjustment Levers: Lubricate each
adjustment lever once a season with light oil.
Front Caster Wheels: Grease fittings are located on
the front caster wheels to provide easy lubrication of the
swivel pins.
Maintenance
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine
maintenance instructions.
•
Check engine oil level before each use as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed
with your unit. Read and follow instructions
carefully.
•
Clean air cleaner every 25 hours under normal
conditions or once a season. Clean every few hours
under extremely dusty conditions. To service the air
cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual
packed with your unit.
•
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap
reset once a season. Check engine manual for
correct plug type and gap specifications.
Removing The Flail Screen
If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the flail
screen and clean area as follows:
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Stop the engine and make certain the chipper
shredder vacuum has come to a complete stop.
•
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine.
•
Remove the vacuum bag from the unit.
•
Remove the four self-tapping screws from the
bottom of the discharge chute, and the hex bolt, flat
washer and hex nut from the top. Remove the
discharge chute assembly. See Figure 10.
•
Remove the two hex bolts and hex nuts which
extend through the impeller housing. Lift the flail
screen from the inside the housing. See Figure 10.
•
Clean the screen by scraping or washing with water
and reinstall the screen.
NOTE: Be certain to reassemble the flail screen with
the curved side down.
Customer Responsibilities
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Lubricate Wheels
Lubricate Caster Wheels
Check Chipper Blades
Change Oil
Clean Engine
Check Air Filter
Check Spark Plug
Lubricate Adjustment Levers
Check Oil
