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Revision 9/22/16

Discharge Chute

 

Wood Chipper Operation

Adding fuel

Fill the fuel tank  as instructed in the  separate
Engine Manual packed with the machine.

Disengaging the belt drive

For easy starting of the engine, disengage the
belt drive by pushing the lever at the back of
the housing down.

Starting engine

1. Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position.

2.  To  start a  cold  engine,  move  the choke  to
the CLOSE position.To restart a warm engine,
leave the choke leverin the OPEN position.

3.  Move  the  throttle  lever  to  the  halfway
position.

4. Turn the engine switch to the ON position.

5. Operate the starter.

Recoil Starter

Pull  the  starter  grip  lightly  until  you  feel
resistance,then  pull  briskly,  return  the  starter
grip gently.

If  the  choke  lever  has  been  moved  to  the
CLOSE  position  to start the engine,  gradually
move  it  to  the  open  position  as  the  engine
warms up.

Fill  tank  to  no  more  than  12.5mm
(1/2”)  below  the  bottom  of  the
filler  neck  to  provide  space  for
expansion.

Chipped  materials  are  discharged  through
this opening. Deflector can be attached to the
chute.

Transport Wheels

To  move  the  wood chipper,  grip  the  handles
to tilt the machine slightly for next location.

Belt Tension Lever

It  is  at  the  back  of  the  housing.  Pull it  up  to
engage the belt drive and run the cutting disk.
Push it down to disengage the belt drive and
stop the cutting disk.

Deflector Lever

Loosen  it  in  the  anti-clockwise  direction
to  adjust  discharge  angle.  Tighten  it  in  the
clockwise direction.

Operating

After  engine  warms  up,  pull  throttle  lever
toaccelerate engine speed.

IMPORTANT:  Allow  the  engine  to
run  with  no  load  until  warm  (1-5
minutes)  after  each  start-up  to
stabilize.

Summary of Contents for PK36070

Page 1: ...re using You must fill engine with oil grease all points before operating GASOLINE POWERED WOOD CHIPPER MODEL NUMBER PK36070 SERIAL NUMBER Both model number and serial number may be found on the main...

Page 2: ...as been manufactured under stringent quality standards to meet superior performance criteria You will find it easy and safe to operate and with proper care it will give you many years of dependable se...

Page 3: ...a Never operate the machine without good visibility or light Personal safety Do not operate the machine while under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication that could affect your ability to u...

Page 4: ...ine can cause fuel to expand Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely and wipe up spilt fuel Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place Avoid creating a source of ignition...

Page 5: ...s thrown objects weight of machine and components and the operating environment Thoroughly inspect the area to be worked keep the working area clean and free of debris to prevent tripping Operate on a...

Page 6: ...ces of wood into the machine as they tend to bounce and spin in the feed hopper Feed these short pieces together with longer pieces After becoming familiar with the machine prune to suit its capabilit...

Page 7: ...nd 6 Operator s Manual Engine Manual 7 Hardware Bag including Following the assembly directions below you will assemble the machine in a few minutes 1 Slide a wheel onto the axle followed by a washer...

Page 8: ...ave someone help you lift the hopper in place and support it until it is secured to the chipper 3 Disengage the belt drive by pushing the lever at the back of the housing down Loosen the clamp using t...

Page 9: ...ine speed Moving the throttle lever makes the engine run faster or slower Engine Switch The engine switch enables and disables the ignition system The engine switch must be in the ON position for the...

Page 10: ...rip gently If the choke lever has been moved to the CLOSE position to start the engine gradually move it to the open position as the engine warms up Fill tank to no more than 12 5mm 1 2 below the bott...

Page 11: ...rdness of wood Rotating the branch as you feed it into the machine will improve performance Feed limbs or branches through butt end first leaving the bushy head on This helps guide the limb down the f...

Page 12: ...all moving parts to come to a complete stop remove plug wire and then wait for 5 minutes before performing maintenance on the chipper Idle speed Set throttle control lever to its SLOW position to redu...

Page 13: ...inspect knife for damage Check knife and wear plate for sharpness Check knife and wear plate attachment screws Check for any loose nut and bolts Check knife to wear plate gap Check belt tension and c...

Page 14: ...ormance Excessive heat generated during the grinding process will damage the knives and weaken the metal Make sure that there is plenty of coolant used when grinding to avoid overheat If you are unabl...

Page 15: ...etween with no noticeable space then the wear plate is properly adjusted If the wear plate is not set correctly excessive vibration will occur when chipping and the knife will seem to be dull If there...

Page 16: ...gine back Adjust the V belt tension to be correct and tighten M12 adjustment nuts and the engine mount bolts 7 Install the upper and lower belt guards and secure them with fixing bolts V Belt Replacem...

Page 17: ...t for storage 1 Drain the fuel tank completely Stored fuel containing ethanol or MTBE can start to go stalein 30 days Stale fuel has high gum content and can clog the carburetor and restrict fuel flow...

Page 18: ...g action seems too slow or cutting disk stalls or no material is discharged when engine is running 1 The engine speed is too slow causing belt to slip 2 Drive Belt loose or damaged 3 Knives dull or da...

Page 19: ...19 Pow R kraft Chipper 19 Revision 9 22 16 PARTS SCHEDULE...

Page 20: ...0 6 26 Elastic Washer 12 4 27 Washer 1 28 Bolt M8x20 5 29 Binder Plate 1 30 Wear Plate 1 31 Bolt M8x25 3 32 Bolt M10x130 5 33 Lock Nut M8 4 34 Shim 1 35 Clamp 1 No Description Q ty 36 Lever 1 37 Defle...

Page 21: ...evision 9 22 16 Parts Request Form Fax to 541 895 2756 or E mail Parts PowRkraft com Name Address City State Zip Phone E mail Model Number Serial Number Purchased From Purchase Date Item No Descriptio...

Page 22: ...CT SELECTION NON COMPLIANCE WITH ANY CODES OR MISAPPROPRIATION BETSTPRODUCTS LLC MAKESNO WARRANTIESTO THOSE DEFINED AS CONSUMERS IN THE MAGNUSON MOSS WARRANTY FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION IMPROVEMENTS ACT...

Page 23: ...nel I acknowledge receipt of my Operators Manual and have read the Safe Operation Section I acknowledge understanding maintenance and safe operation requirements item specifications operation controls...

Page 24: ...understand this extended warranty does not cover any labor I have filed my Original Warranty Registration and fully understand my requirements I understand that I alone am responsible for proper main...

Page 25: ...ou for allowing us to serve you Betst Products Family 83371 Melton RD Creswell OR 97426 Contact Information Telephone Local 541 895 3083 Toll Free 1 877 876 7895 Fax Number 541 895 2756 Efax Number 90...

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