Xtreme Power 212 CC, Owner'S Manual And Safety Instructions

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The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your unit.
SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet for information on engine maintenance. Your
engine manual provides information and a maintenance schedule for performing the following tasks:
1. Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to engine manual for capacity and type of oil to use.
2. Change oil after first 5-8 hours of operation. Change oil while engine is warm. Refill with new oil of
recommended grade.
4. Check spark plug yearly or every 50 hours of operation.
5. Service air cleaner.
6. Keep engine and parts clean.
7. Check engine and equipment often for loose nuts and bolts, keep these items tightened.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Service Interval: Every 5 hours;
every spring and fall. Inspect the unit, checking for loose hardware or
components. Pay special attention to the hardware attaching the chipper cone, hopper, axle, and front leg.
CHECK FOR LOOSE HARDWARE
Service Interval: Every spring and fall. Check that the safety labels are in place and undamaged. Sample
illustrations and part numbers of the decals can be found on page 6. Replace any damaged or missing
decals.
CHECK SAFETY LABELS
Service Interval: Every spring and fall. Check that the chipper cone, shredder hopper, and discharge
guards are in place, undamaged, and secure. Replace any damaged or missing parts.
INSPECT CONE, HOPPER, & GUARDS
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Service Interval: Before each use and every 100 hours. The engine requires air flow to cool itself and for
combustion. Before each use, clean any debris from the unit especially from around the air shroud intake,
air filter, and muffler. Every 100 hours, remove the engine air shroud and clean out any debris from the
engine cooling fins (SEE FIGURE 8)
CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ENGINE & CHIPPER
MAITENANCE