BXC34
Cart Chipper
Service and Maintenance
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7. Service and Maintenance
7.1 Maintenance Safety
Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is
an invitation to trouble.
• Follow good shop practices:
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Keep service area clean and dry.
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Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly
grounded.
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Use adequate light for the job at hand.
• Never operate the machine or the towing vehicle inside
of a closed building. Make sure there is plenty of
ventilation. Exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
• Before servicing or repairing this machine, make sure it
is safe to work on. See Safe Condition
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• Allow engine and components to cool before performing
maintenance. Hot components can cause burns to
exposed skin.
• Never work underneath equipment unless it is securely
blocked or supported.
• When performing any service or maintenance work,
always use appropriate personal protection equipment.
• Where replacement parts are necessary, genuine
factory replacement parts must be used to restore your
equipment to original specifications. The manufacturer is
not responsible for injuries or damages caused by use of
unapproved parts or accessories.
• A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily
accessible while performing maintenance on this
equipment.
• Inspect and tighten all bolts, nuts and screws and check
that all electrical and fuel connections are properly
secured to ensure chipper is in a safe working condition.
• After completing a service procedure, make sure all
safety shields and devices are reinstalled.
• When performing maintenance on this equipment always
have at least two workers present. Do not work alone in
case an emergency should arise.
• When cleaning any parts, do not use gasoline. Use a
regular cleanser.
• Always use proper tools in good condition.
WARNING!
Risk of serious personal injury. Stop engine
before performing ANY service or maintenance
procedure. Reinstall all covers and guards
removed before putting machine back into
service.
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WARNING!
Shut down the machine and allow it to cool
before performing any service, maintenance or
inspection procedure. Engine components and
oil may be hot enough to cause injury.
Make sure the machine is in a Safe Condition to
work on. Review Maintenance Safety beforehand.
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IMPORTANT! Refer to the engine manufacturer's manual
for maintenance and service information.
7.2 Fluids and Lubricants
1. Engine Oil
SAE 10W-30 motor oil is recommended for general use.
Refer to the engine manufacturer's manual for additional
information on engine oils.
2. Grease
Use an SAE multi-purpose high temperature grease with
extreme pressure (EP) performance. Also acceptable is an
SAE multipurpose lithium-based grease.
3. Engine Fuel
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline with
a pump octane rating of 86 or higher (a research octane
rating of 91 or higher). Refer to the engine manufacturer's
manual for additional information on engine fuels.
4. Storing Lubricants
Your machine can operate at top efficiency only if clean
lubricants are used. Use clean containers to handle all
lubricants. Store them in an area protected from dust,
moisture and other contaminants.
