Wallenstein BXT36S, Operator'S Manual

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6.3.3 After Eight hours of Operation
1. Complete the tasks listed under After One to Five Hours of
Operation .
2. Check the engine oil level. If necessary, add oil. For
instructions, see
Check the Engine Oil Level on page 29.
3. Torque the wheel lug nuts to the correct specification. For
more information, see
Lug Nut Torque on page 66.
4. Continue with the regular Maintenance Schedule on page
46 .
6.4 Engine Operation
CAUTION!
Before you start the engine, review the safety,
operating, and maintenance instructions in the
engine manual.
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6.4.1 Engine Operation Safety
WARNING!
Do not operate the engine indoors. Park the
machine outdoors in a position where the
prevailing winds blow the exhaust away from
you.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO)
that can quickly accumulate to a dangerous
level. Carbon monoxide can cause illness,
unconsciousness, or death.
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WARNING!
Keep the end of a disconnected battery cable
away from the battery. Electricity can arc from
the battery to the end of a battery cable and
cause the battery to explode. An explosion can
cause serious injury or death from heat, impact,
and chemical hazards.
CAUTION!
Use a spark arrestor in areas where the forest,
brush, or grass is dry to prevent forest fires.
Check your local forest fire regulations and
forest fire danger rating before you start the
machine.
IMPORTANT! In some regions, when an engine is used
on any forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered
unimproved land it is necessary by law to have a spark
arrestor installed on the muffler. A spark arrestor traps
exhaust particles that are expelled from the engine. It is
the responsibility of the operator to comply with the local
laws and regulations. To purchase a spark arrestor, contact
your local Wallenstein dealer or distributor.
• Keep the cylinder fins and engine shrouds free of debris to
prevent the engine from overheating.
• Keep the engine free of wood chips and other debris that
can affect the engine speed.
• Use fresh fuel (less than three months old). Stale fuel
creates deposits that cause the carburetor to be blocked
and leak.
• Check the fuel lines and fittings on a regular basis for
cracks or leaks. Replace damaged fuel lines or fittings if
necessary.
• Store fuel away from all wood material.
• Only operate the engine in a location that has good air
flow. Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide (an
odorless gas) that can cause asphyxiation.
• Do not put your hands or feet near moving parts.
• Do not check for a spark with the spark plug or spark plug
wire removed.
• Do not choke the carburetor to stop the engine. When it
is possible, gradually reduce the engine speed before you
stop the engine.
• Do not attempt to start the engine with the spark plug
removed. If the engine floods, set the choke control to
Open set the throttle control to Fast, and then try to start
the engine again.
• Do not hit the flywheel with a hard object or metal tool. This
can cause the flywheel to shatter during operation. Use the
correct tools to service the engine.
• Do not touch a hot muffler, cylinder, or fins. Contact can
cause burns. Wait for the machine to cool. Use a no-touch
thermometer to measure the temperature.
• Do not tamper with governor springs, governor links or
other parts that may increase the governed speed. Engine
speed is selected by the original equipment manufacturer.
• Do not operate the engine in the following situations:
• When there is an accumulation of wood chips, dirt, or
other combustible materials in the muffler area.
• In an area where there is a fuel spill. Move the machine
away from the spill until the fuel evaporates. Make sure
that are no sources of ignition in the area of the fuel
spill.
• With the air filter or air filter cover removed. This can
damage the engine.
BXT36S
Wood Chipper
Operating Instructions
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