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SECTION 5: CONTROLS
Figure 8
Release Rod:
Used to release the hopper when
raising or lowering. See Figure 8.
Choke Lever:
Used to enrich the fuel mixture in
the carburetor when starting a cold engine.
Starter Handle:
Used to manually start the
engine.
Hopper Assembly:
Allows leaves and small
branches up to 1/2” diameter to be fed into the
impeller for chipping and shredding. Lower the
hopper to collect raked material for shredding.
Throttle Control:
Regulates speed of the
engine.
Chipper Chute:
Allows bulky vegetation like
stalks or heavy branches to be fed into the impeller
for chipping and shredding. Maximum diameter is 3”
on model 463 or 465 and 2” on model 462.
Catcher Bag (not shown):
Used to collect the
shredded material.
SECTION 6: OPERATION
STOPPING ENGINE
Move throttle control lever to STOP position.
Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from
spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
WARNING
:
Before using your chipper-
shredder, again refer to the safety
practices of this manual. Always be
careful.
GASOLINE AND OIL FILL-UP
See engine manual included with your unit
• If the unit runs out of gas as it is shredding or
chipping, it may be necessary to unclog the
unit before it can be restarted. Refer to
Removing the Flail Screen in Maintenance
section.
WARNING:
Always stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug wire before
performing any maintenance or adjust-
ments.
STARTING ENGINE
WARNING:
Be sure no one other than
the operator is standing near the chipper-
shredder while starting or operating. Do
not operate this chipper-shredder unless
the chute deflector has been properly
installed and is secured with the hand
knobs.
NOTE:
To prevent the unit from sliding, place your
foot firmly against the wheel.
1.
Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark
plug.
2.
Move choke lever to CHOKE position (if
equipped).
3.
If restarting a warm engine after a short
shutdown, move choke lever to No Choke
position.
4.
Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly
until engine reaches start of compression cycle
(rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let
the rope rewind slowly.
Starter
Choke
Throttle
Release
Rod
Handle
Control
Lever
