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Obstructed discharge.

Clear debris  or material screen.

Ensure machine is off 

Rotor plugged.

Inspect and clear chipper hopper 
lower rotor housing and rotor.

Ensure machine is off 

Loose belt.

Follow tension adjustment 
procedure and tighten belt.

Ensure machine is off 

Brake Clutch spring 
broken.

Remove belt shield and inspect 
clutch spring.

Ensure machine is off, call 
technician for repair

Broken belt.

Follow belt replacement procedure 
and replace belt.

Ensure machine is off 

Low engine speed.

Check that choke is off, and throttle 
is set to maximum.

Blades and/or knives 
are dull.

Rotate, sharpen or replace blade 
and/or knives.

Ensure machine is off

Rotor blade angle 
wrong, improper 
angle.

Re-sharpen knives to specified
 angle and check that blade is 
installed properly.

Ensure machine is off

Collector bag full.

Detach and empty bag.

Ensure machine is off 

Obstructed discharge.

Clear debris from discharge chute 
(BXMC32B) or material screen 
(BXMC32S).

Ensure machine is off

Screen plugged 
discharge cage is full

Move chipper to new location and 
clear screen (BXMC32S).

Ensure machine is off 

Broken or missing 
blade or knife.

Replace broken/missing  blade or 
knife.

Ensure machine is off.

Rotor may be bent

Check rotor to see if it wobbles. 
Replace rotor

Ensure machine is off, call 
technician for repair

ChopBlock or Twig 
Breaker may be 
damaged

Inspect ChopBlock and Twig 
Breaker, replace if damaged.

Ensure machine is off.

Broken or missing 
blade or knife.

Replace broken/missing  blade or 
knife.

Ensure machine is off.

Knives in shredder 
improperly re-installed

Check installation of knives and 
adjust as required, per maintenance 
instructions.

Ensure machine is off.

Improper mulch 
screen installed

Replace with proper sized screen for 
material (see accessories)

Ensure machine is off.

Mulch too Fine

Improper mulch 
screen installed

Replace with proper sized screen for 
material (see accessories)

Ensure machine is off.

Obstructed discharge.

Clear debris  or material screen.

Ensure machine is off 

Engaging clutch too 
quickly

Engage clutch slowly, ensure 
hoppers and rotor housing are 
empty. 

Collector bag full.

Detach and empty bag.

Ensure machine is off 

Feeding in too much 
material

Feed smaller amounts into shredder 
hopper.

Feeding material too 
quickly

Feed larger material slowly into 
chipper hopper.

Rotor plugged.

Inspect and clear chipper hopper 
lower rotor housing and rotor.

Ensure machine is off 

Allow material to dry or alternate 
dry/wet material. 

Use wet material screen (see 
accessories - BXMC32S)

Ensure machine is off.

Chipper blade 
clearance too large.

Set clearance to 1/32 to 1/16 " (.76 - 
1.52 mm). Use chipper clearance 
tool (see accessories)

Ensure machine is off.

Dull blades and/or 
knives.

Rotate, sharpen or replace blade 
and/or knives

Ensure machine is off.

Engine related issues.

Unusual vibration while 

running.

Mulch too Course

Machine requires excessive 

power or stalls.

Green material will 

not discharge.

Refer to your engine instruction manual for specific trouble shooting instructions / requirements.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

CAUTION

Rotor does not turn

Slow feeding.

Obstructed discharge.

Clear debris  or material screen.

Ensure machine is off 

Rotor plugged.

Inspect and clear chipper hopper 
lower rotor housing and rotor.

Ensure machine is off 

Loose belt.

Follow tension adjustment 
procedure and tighten belt.

Ensure machine is off 

Brake Clutch spring 
broken.

Remove belt shield and inspect 
clutch spring.

Ensure machine is off, call 
technician for repair

Broken belt.

Follow belt replacement procedure 
and replace belt.

Ensure machine is off 

Low engine speed.

Check that choke is off, and throttle 
is set to maximum.

Blades and/or knives 
are dull.

Rotate, sharpen or replace blade 
and/or knives.

Ensure machine is off

Rotor blade angle 
wrong, improper 
angle.

Re-sharpen knives to specified
 angle and check that blade is 
installed properly.

Ensure machine is off

Collector bag full.

Detach and empty bag.

Ensure machine is off 

Obstructed discharge.

Clear debris from discharge chute 
(BXMC32B) or material screen 
(BXMC32S).

Ensure machine is off

Screen plugged 
discharge cage is full

Move chipper to new location and 
clear screen (BXMC32S).

Ensure machine is off 

Broken or missing 
blade or knife.

Replace broken/missing  blade or 
knife.

Ensure machine is off.

Rotor may be bent

Check rotor to see if it wobbles. 
Replace rotor

Ensure machine is off, call 
technician for repair

ChopBlock or Twig 
Breaker may be 
damaged

Inspect ChopBlock and Twig 
Breaker, replace if damaged.

Ensure machine is off.

Broken or missing 
blade or knife.

Replace broken/missing  blade or 
knife.

Ensure machine is off.

Knives in shredder 
improperly re-installed

Check installation of knives and 
adjust as required, per maintenance 
instructions.

Ensure machine is off.

Improper mulch 
screen installed

Replace with proper sized screen for 
material (see accessories)

Ensure machine is off.

Mulch too Fine

Improper mulch 
screen installed

Replace with proper sized screen for 
material (see accessories)

Ensure machine is off.

Obstructed discharge.

Clear debris  or material screen.

Ensure machine is off 

Engaging clutch too 
quickly

Engage clutch slowly, ensure 
hoppers and rotor housing are 
empty. 

Collector bag full.

Detach and empty bag.

Ensure machine is off 

Feeding in too much 
material

Feed smaller amounts into shredder 
hopper.

Feeding material too 
quickly

Feed larger material slowly into 
chipper hopper.

Rotor plugged.

Inspect and clear chipper hopper 
lower rotor housing and rotor.

Ensure machine is off 

Allow material to dry or alternate 
dry/wet material. 

Use wet material screen (see 
accessories - BXMC32S)

Ensure machine is off.

Chipper blade 
clearance too large.

Set clearance to 1/32 to 1/16 " (.76 - 
1.52 mm). Use chipper clearance 
tool (see accessories)

Ensure machine is off.

Dull blades and/or 
knives.

Rotate, sharpen or replace blade 
and/or knives

Ensure machine is off.

Engine related issues.

Unusual vibration while 

running.

Mulch too Course

Machine requires excessive 

power or stalls.

Green material will 

not discharge.

Refer to your engine instruction manual for specific trouble shooting instructions / requirements.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

CAUTION

Rotor does not turn

Slow feeding.

Summary of Contents for SM32S

Page 1: ...2S OPERATOR S MANUAL BY EMB MFG INC SM32S PRINTED IN CANADA Rev 231211 PART NUMBER Z97070 EMB Manufacturing Inc 4144 Boomer Line St Clements On N0B 2M0 Canada Ph 519 699 9283 Fax 519 699 4146 www surg...

Page 2: ...E NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER 16 4 2 MACHINE COMPONENTS 17 4 3 MACHINE BREAK IN 18 4 4 PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST 18 4 5 CONTROLS 19 4 6 FIELD OPERATION 21 4 7 STORAGE 26 4 7 1 PLACING IN STORAGE 26 4 7 2 REMO...

Page 3: ...contact your local engine dealer Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be liable for any consequential damage or expense of any kind including loss of profits The manufacturer is under no circ...

Page 4: ...ly in structed as to care adjustments safe operation and applicable warranty policy This form must be filled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and the customer at the time of delivery Cu...

Page 5: ...parts or requesting service or other information The serial number plate is located where indicated Please mark the numbers in the spaces provided for easy reference SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Model Numbe...

Page 6: ...any one else who will be using or maintaining the Chipper Shredder read and understand the Safety Operation Maintenance and Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator s Manual This man...

Page 7: ...ch for functional pur poses cannot be guarded WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situ ation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazardsthatareexposedwhengua...

Page 8: ...llow these Most accidents can be avoided A person who has not read and understood all using and safety instructions is not qualified to use the machine An untrained operator exposes himself and bystan...

Page 9: ...owed to work with this equipment Do not allow persons to use or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understand ing of the safety precautions and of how it...

Page 10: ...ew personnel and review instructions frequently with existing workers Be certain only aproperlytrainedandphysicallyablepersonwill use the machinery A person who has not read and understood all using a...

Page 11: ...rating condition 7 Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are properly installed and in good condition 2 6 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1 Good maintenance is your responsibility Poor maintenance is a...

Page 12: ...ed building to prevent asphyxiation from engine exhaust 10 Use care when feeding material into Chipper Shredder Do not send metal bottles cans rocks glass or other foreign material into Chipper Shredd...

Page 13: ...engine starts 15 DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or metal tool as this may cause flywheel to shatter in operation Use proper tools to service engine 16 DO NOT operate engine without a muffl...

Page 14: ...hipper Shredder until such information has been reviewed An nually review this information before the season start up Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all of...

Page 15: ...CATIONS The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow and generally apply to both models Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with t...

Page 16: ...cluding hear ing protection hard hat safety glasses safety shoes and gloves are recommended during assembly installation operation adjustment maintaining repairing removal or moving Do not allow long...

Page 17: ...t shreds the material as it moves through the machine A small gas engine on the frame provides power to the rotor through a V belt drive system Abraking clutch on the engine stops the rotor when the d...

Page 18: ...afe operation of the Surgemaster Chipper Shredder requires that each operator reads and understands the using procedures and all related safety precautions outlined in this sec tion A pre operation ch...

Page 19: ...rms Always push the knob fully in when operating the machine d Throttle This lever controls the engine RPM Turn the lever clockwise to increase engine speed and counter clockwise to decrease e Startin...

Page 20: ...f the upper rotor housing while the rotor is rotating b To Stop the Rotor move the lever fully away from the rotor housing to apply the brake in the clutch and stop the rotor Move lever towards the ro...

Page 21: ...top before removing material and or unplugging Inspect machine for damaged or loose parts before resuming work Never allow children or unauthorized people to operate or be around this machine Do not r...

Page 22: ...l speed i Start feeding material into the hopper for chipping or shred ding j Open the shredder hopper gate to move the material into the ro tor if shredding 3 Stopping Procedure a Stop feeding materi...

Page 23: ...h Do not force the material with into the hop per and rotor slow steady pressure is best If the rotor begins to slow down stop and let the rotor get back up to speed then restart feeding Do not reach...

Page 24: ...redder intake chute Tilt the unit back then pull the unit to the desired location Ensure the engine is off and the clutch lock is engaged before moving On the SM32S model the wood mulch is di rected i...

Page 25: ...ts to stop before proceeding Remove the 2 upper rotor housing bolts and carefully open the housing Remove material from inside the rotor compartment Clean out the discharge area rotor and screen Be su...

Page 26: ...inutes to dry the mois ture from inside the machine 7 Discharge fuel to prevent gum in the fuel system andcarburetorparts Reviewtheengineowners manual for the proper proceedure 8 Touchupallpaintnicksa...

Page 27: ...properly secured to ensure unit is in a safe condition When completing a maintenance or service function make sure all safety shields and de vices are installed before placing unit in serv ice 5 SERVI...

Page 28: ...e en tangled material wood chips small debris Air Cleaner clean every 50 hrs Fuel check daily or every 8 hrs Drain fuel if not be ing used for long periods of time Tires foam filled no maintenance req...

Page 29: ...l L e v e l B e l t D r i v e P u l l e y A l i g n m e n t A i r C l e a n e r E n g i n e O i l C h i p p e r B l a d e s S h r e d d e r K n i v e s R o t o r B e a r i n g s E n g i n e O i l B e...

Page 30: ...ore finger and measure its defection Drive belt should deflect no more than 1 4 to 3 8 6 mm to 10 mm 4 If the belt requires adjustment loosen do not remove the 4 x bolts that hold the engine mount to...

Page 31: ...required 11 When tension is correct check pulley alignment then tighten up all four engine mount bolts and replace the belt shield and bolts 12 Recheck tension after 10 hrs of use 5 2 2 Mulching Scree...

Page 32: ...ionary blade Be sure to tighten the blade mounting bolts to their specified torque when re installing the blades to the rotor 1 Ensure the engine is off ignition switch is off and the fuel valve is cl...

Page 33: ...sing 3 Manually rotatechipper rotorplatesothatone set of shredder knives is fully exposed 4 Loosen the shredder bolt that holds the set of shredder knives and spacers to the shred der plate 5 Slowly r...

Page 34: ...ed Ledger Blades Each machine is equipped with a ledger stationary blade that acts as a shear for the moving rotor blades The ledger blade is designed with 4 usable corners When the corner facing the...

Page 35: ...is off Low engine speed Check that choke is off and throttle is set to maximum Blades and or knives are dull Rotate sharpen or replace blade and or knives Ensure machine is off Rotor blade angle wron...

Page 36: ...hile running Mulch too Course PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION CAUTION Rotor does not turn Slow feeding Obstructed discharge BXMC32B or material screen BXMC32S Ensure machine is off Screen plugged discharge cag...

Page 37: ...S GARDEN TRAILER HITCH 28 LBS 12 7 KG 14 356 MM HARDENED TOOL STEEL HARDENED STEEL 8 2 SETS OF 3 1 set of 2 BxMC32S MANUAL HOPPER CHIPPER SHREDDER 3 5 X 5 OPENING W 3 0 MAX DIAMETER MATERIAL 89 MM X 1...

Page 38: ...19 33 53 80 115 160 290 420 630 17 36 63 100 155 220 305 540 880 1320 12 27 45 75 115 165 220 400 650 970 METRIC TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 8 8 N m lb ft Bolt Torque Bolt Diameter A 10 9 N m lb ft M3 M4 M5...

Page 39: ...dger clearance setting gauge For model SM32S Allows for hauling your chipper shredder with your garden tractor great for those big properties Easy to install bolt on to your chipper shredder and you r...

Page 40: ...on 28 INSPECTION 4 L Ledger Blades 33 M Moving 24 Mulching Screen 31 N NEW OPERATOR 16 R Rotor Blades 32 Rotor Drive 20 S SAFETY 7 12 EQUIPMENT 9 GENERAL 8 MAINTENANCE 11 MOTOR 13 OPERATING 12 PREPARA...

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