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4�8�2 STARTING PROCEDURE
a. The Chipper / Shredder should be set up and
ready to run. (see 4.7)
b.
Ensure the brake is set on the tractor.
c. Turn the discharge head to its desired
position.
d. Start the tractor engine.
e.
Move the throttle to its low idle position.
f.
With the engine at low idle, slowly engage
the PTO control.
g. Slowly increase the engine speed until the
PTO is at rated speed.
h.
Ensure that the rotor is up to speed, start
feeding material into hopper.
Fig� 9 STARTING/STOPPING
4�8�3 STOPPING:
a. Stop feeding material into the hopper.
b.
Slow engine RPM.
c. Disengage the PTO
d. Stop engine using ignition switch.
4�8�4 EMERGENCY STOPPING
If an emergency occurs:
Shut off the engine.
Disengage the PTO�
Correct emergency situation before restarting
engine and resuming work.
Turn discharge
head to desired
position
Tractor brake
applied
Chipper / Shredder
located on clear
level work area
