Skibo PEQUEA CX550, Operator'S Manual

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5
INSPECTION AND SET-UP
• Follow the instructions in the lubrication section of this manual to make sure the chipper
is greased properly. The initial grease is applied at the factory, but a routine maintenance
schedule is the user’s responsibility.
• Check all bolts and nuts to make sure everything is tight. All hardware is checked at the fac-
tory, but sometimes it will vibrate loose during shipment. Also check all fasteners periodically
between uses. A wood chipper produces high vibration levels which can cause hardware to
loosen.
• Check the position of the knives in relation to the chip anvil. The recommended setting is
1/32” between the anvil and the closest knife. You may notice the rotor has a slight wobble
which will cause some of the knives to run closer than others. This is normal. See page 8 for
instructions on adjusting the anvil depth.
• Check the length of the PTO shaft. Some tractor 3-point hitch arms are shorter and require a
shorter PTO shaft. To determine whether your shaft needs to be cut down to fit you will need
to connect the 3-point arms to the chipper, connect the PTO shaft to both the tractor and
chipper, and slowly raise the 3-point hitch. Watch closely to make sure that the PTO shaft
does not fully retract. If it does, you will need to remove it and cut it down accordingly. If the
PTO shaft is not fitted properly it can “bottom out” and cause damage to the PTO shaft or
the chipper.
• Check the chip chute locking device to make sure it locks the chute securely into position
when the handle is in the locked position. This adjustment is also made at the factory but
needs to be readjusted after the chute is “worn in”.