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4.8.2. STARTING PROCEDURE
a. The Wood Chipper should be set up and ready
to run. (see 4.7)
b. Set park brake if connected to tow vehicle.
c. Lower the support leg stand and secure with
the snapper pin.
d. Close the choke if the engine is cold. (not
available for fuel injected Subaru)
e. 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.)
f. Open the fuel supply valve
(BXT4213,
BXT4214su)
.
g. Electric Start (BXT4224, BXT6224, BXT-
4228su, BXT6228su, BXT6238):
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.
Manual Start (BXT4213, BXT4214su):
Turn
the ignition switch to "on". Grasp the "T" bar on
the pull cord firmly, and pull the rope sharply
to start the engine.
Fig. 15 STARTING/STOPPING
h. Run the engine for a few minutes to allow it
to warm.
i. Gradually open the choke.
j. Turn the discharge head to its desired posi-
tion.
k. Slowly increase the engine speed
to engage the centrifugal clutch.
l. Increase throttle setting to maximum speed
for operation.
m. Ensure that the rotor is up to speed, start
feeding material into hopper.
4.8.3 STOPPING:
a. Stop feeding material into the hopper.
b. Slow engine RPM.
c. Stop engine using ignition switch.
4.8.4 EMERGENCY STOPPING
If an emergency occurs:
shut off the engine.
Correct emergency situation before restarting
engine and resuming work.
Turn discharge
head to desired
position
Feeder Hopper
secured in work-
ing position
Swivel jack
secured in
position
Chipper located
on clear level
work area
