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4. 

Remove the front wheel bracket by loosening 

the four flange nuts (and hex bolts). Retain 

hardware. See Figure 5-6.

Figure 5-6

5. 

Remove six flange nuts which secure hopper 

inlet guide to impeller housing. See Figure 5-7

.

Figure 5-7

6. 

Carefully separate the hopper assembly from 

the impeller housing and set it aside.

7. 

Pivot the shredder screen upward as 

instructed under the heading Cleaning the 

Reduction Chamber.

8. 

Remove the cover bracket from the frame 

by removing the hex bolt which secures it.              

See Figure 5-8.

Figure 5-8

9. 

Remove the chipper chute by removing 

three hex nuts which secure it to the impeller 

housing. See Figure 5-9 & Figure 5-10.

Figure 5-9

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2

Figure 5-10

10. 

Rotate the impeller by hand until the chipper 

blade is visible through the impeller housing 

opening.

11. 

Remove the blade by removing the internal 

hex screws, lock washers and hex nuts which 

secure it to the impeller. See Figure 5-11. 

Retain the hardware.

Figure 5-11

NOTE: 

Use a 3/16” hex key (Allen) wrench on 

the outside of the blade and a 1/2” box (or 

socket) wrench on the inside of the impeller. 

Hold the Allen wrench stationary and rotate 

the box (or socket) wrench to loosen the nut.

12. 

Install a replacement blade (Part No. 742-

0544B) with the hardware removed earlier or 

sharpen.

IMPORTANT: 

When sharpening the blade, 

protect hands by using gloves. Follow the 

original angle of grind and make sure to 

remove an equal amount from each blade.

NOTE: 

Make certain blade is reassembled with 

the sharp edge outward (toward the chipper 

chute). Torque hardware to between 20 ft.-lbs 

and 25 ft.-lbs.

Shredder Blade

WARNING: 

The shredder blade is 

sharp. Wear leather work gloves to 

protect your hands. 

 

1. 

Stop engine, make certain the chipper 

shredder has come to a complete stop, and 

disconnect the FLEX™ Power Base from the 

attachment.

2. 

Remove the cover screws which secure 

the drive system cover. Retain hardware.             

See Figure 5-12.

Figure 5-12

3. 

Remove the two flange nuts (and hex bolts) 

which secure the hopper support bracket to 

the impeller housing. Retain the hardware. 

See Figure 5-13.

Figure 5-13

Summary of Contents for FLEX Chipper Shredder

Page 1: ...SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY FLEX Chipper Shredder Attachment Safe Ope...

Page 2: ...yourself with the machine its features and operation Please be aware that this Operator s Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models Characteristics and features discussed...

Page 3: ...r sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Loose fitting clothes or jewelry can be caught in movable parts Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals Wear leather work...

Page 4: ...egular unleaded gasoline and may include the following emission control systems Engine Modification EM Oxidizing Catalyst OC Secondary Air Injection SAI and Three Way Catalyst TWC if so equipped Spark...

Page 5: ...move the hex lock nut b spacers c and hex bolt d from the top of the impeller housing See Figure 3 1 3 Align the chute deflector in position on the discharge opening and insert hex bolt d with spacer...

Page 6: ...ing the Engine Start and stop the engine on the FLEX Power Base in accordance with the Operator s Manual included with that machine WARNING If leaving this equipment unattended turn the engine OFF and...

Page 7: ...er become clogged with debris during operation proceed as follows 1 Grasp the hopper with both hands and gently agitate the chipper shredder to help loosen debris drawing it into the impeller If the c...

Page 8: ...chipper shredder has come to a complete stop and disconnect the FLEX Power Base from the attachment WARNING The muffler and surrounding area will be hot if the engine has been running Use caution and...

Page 9: ...Retain the hardware Figure 5 11 NOTE Use a 3 16 hex key Allen wrench on the outside of the blade and a 1 2 box or socket wrench on the inside of the impeller Hold the Allen wrench stationary and rota...

Page 10: ...check the clutch bumpers installed on the dog clutch assembly before each use The clutch bumpers are wearable parts that will need to be replaced periodically after extended usage To replace the clutc...

Page 11: ...ent Remove lodged object Rate of discharge slows considerably or composition of discharged material changes 1 Chipper blade dull 1 Replace chipper blade or see your authorized service dealer Weak Chip...

Page 12: ...ilt branded FLEX attachment product consisting of either a i wide area mower ii snow thrower iii pressure washer iv leaf blower v dethatcher vi aerator vii water pump viii chipper shredder or ix log s...

Page 13: ...quina sus caracter sticas y su funcionamiento Por favor tenga en cuenta que este Manual del Operador puede abarcar una variedad de especificaciones para productos de diversos modelos Es posible que l...

Page 14: ...s para garantizar que la m quina se encuentra en condiciones seguras de operaci n Adem s inspeccione visualmente la m quina a intervalos frecuentes para controlar si est da ada 5 Mantenga o reemplace...

Page 15: ...sti n interna y no debe utilizarse en o cerca de un terreno agreste cubierto de bosque malezas o pasto a menos que el sistema de escape del motor est equipado con un amortiguador de chispas que cumpla...

Page 16: ...rte superior de la caja del motor Vea la Figura 3 1 3 Ponga en l nea el canal deflector en su posici n en la abertura de descarga e inserte el perno hexagonal d con el separador c a trav s de la bisag...

Page 17: ...que y pare el motor de la base de potencia FLEX de acuerdo con el manual del operador que se incluye con la m quina ADVERTENCIA Si deja el equipo sin vigilancia apague el motor y retire la llave de co...

Page 18: ...desechos durante el funcionamiento proceda de la siguiente manera 1 Tome la tolva con ambas manos y agite suavemente la cortadora trituradora para ayudar a soltar los residuos atray ndolos hasta el i...

Page 19: ...ga completamente y desconecte la base de potencia FLEX del accesorio ADVERTENCIA El silenciador y la zona circundante est n calientes si el motor ha estado en funcionamiento Sea precavido y prot jase...

Page 20: ...jes Figura 5 11 NOTA Use una llave hexagonal de 3 16 Allen en el exterior de la cuchilla y una llave de tubo de 1 2 o cubo en el interior del motor Sostenga la llave Allen firmemente y gire la llave d...

Page 21: ...brague instalados sobre el embrague de garras antes de cada uso Los topes de embrague son piezas que se desgastan y necesitan ser reemplazadas peri dicamente luego de un uso prolongado Para cambiar lo...

Page 22: ...a considerable o cambia la composici n del material descargado 1 La hoja de la cortadora est desafilada 1 Cambie la hoja de la cortadora o consulte al distribuidor autorizado para el mantenimiento Chi...

Page 23: ...23 Notes...

Page 24: ...ara superficies amplias ii quitanieve iii lavadora a presi n iv soplador de hojas v escarificador vi aireador vii bomba de agua viii astilladora desintegradora o ix triturador de le a identificado en...

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