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BXT Series
6.5 Starting Procedure
1.
The Wood Chipper should be set up and ready to run. See
page 25.
2.
Set park brake if connected to tow vehicle.
3.
Lower the support leg stand and secure with the snapper
pin.
4.
Close the choke if the engine is cold.
5.
Move the throttle to its 1/4 throttle position. (If the throttle
is set any higher the centrifugal clutch could potentially
engage and stall a cold engine.)
6. Electric Start:
Use the ignition key and turn it to the
START
indicator, to turn over the engine. Release the key when the
engine has started and the key will return to the centre run
position.
7.
Run the engine for a few minutes to allow it to warm.
8.
Gradually open the choke.
9.
Turn the discharge head to its desired position.
10.
Slowly increase the engine speed to engage the centrifugal
clutch.
11.
Increase throttle setting to maximum speed for operation.
12.
Ensure that the rotor is up to speed, start feeding material
into hopper.
6.6 Stopping
1.
Stop feeding material into the hopper.
2.
Slow engine speed to idle.
3.
Stop engine using ignition switch.
6.7 Emergency Stopping
If an emergency occurs,
shut off the engine using the ignition
switch.
Correct emergency situation before restarting engine and
resuming work.
Fig. 15 –
STARTING/STOPPING
Turn discharge
head to desired
position
Feeder Hopper
secured in
working position
Swivel jack
secured in
position
Chipper located
on clear level
work area
