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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

 
 

 

 

3-in-1 Wood Chipper

 

 

Owner’s Manual 

 

 

 

WARNING:

 Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION 

INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety 
precautions may result in serious personal injury. 

 
 

Item #63388 

 

Summary of Contents for Powerhorse 63388

Page 1: ...Chipper Owner s Manual WARNING Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result i...

Page 2: ...nt that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it This wood chipper is designed for certain applications only Northern Tool Equipment is not responsible...

Page 3: ...peration Warnings 7 Safety Labels 9 Main Parts of Wood chipper 11 Wood Chipper Identification 11 Site Considerations 14 Assembly Instructions 14 Before Each Use 17 Operating Instructions 18 After Each...

Page 4: ...wer 6 5HP Displacement 212cc Starting Recoil RPM 3600 Fuel Capacity 0 7Gal Oil SAE 30W EPA3 Approval YES CARB Approval YES CAUTION HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION Operating at an altitude of greater than 6000...

Page 5: ...al or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements WARNING WORK AREA SAFETY Inspect the work area before each use Keep work area clean dry free of clutter and well lit Cluttered wet or dark w...

Page 6: ...e no tripping hazards in the feed area Carbon monoxide warning The running engine gives off carbon monoxide a poisonous gas that can kill you You CANNOT smell it see it or taste it If you start to fee...

Page 7: ...be repaired by an authorized service representative before using Disconnect the power air supply from the product and place the switch in the locked or off position before making any adjustments chan...

Page 8: ...burns from the motor or an amputation if an arm accidentally goes into the hopper Wear non slip closed toed shoes or boots to maintain secure footing JAMS AND CLOGGING Turn the wood chipper OFF allow...

Page 9: ...Page 9 of 31 Safety Labels...

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Page 11: ...ription Quantity 1 Engine 1 15 Discharge guard 1 2 Chipper cone 1 16 Flange nut M6 17 3 Cone cap 1 17 Flange bolt M6x20 17 4 Support stand 1 18 Damper attachment 1 5 Stand pad 2 19 Damper 1 6 Flange n...

Page 12: ...rts Breakdown Engine and Rotor Group Part No Description Quantity 1 Engine 1 2 Flange 2 3 Engine plate 1 4 Spring washer 8 4 5 Hex bolt 4 6 Key parallel pin 1 7 Bearing spacer 1 8 Rotor assembly kit 1...

Page 13: ...ing Group Part No Description Quantity 1 Engine plate 1 2 Rotor assembly kit 1 3 Rotor house 1 4 Chipper back cover 1 5 Flange bolt M8x20 11 6 Flange nut M8 18 7 Vacuum inlet cover 1 8 Hex bolt M8x15...

Page 14: ...Make sure the unit is located close to the area where the chips are going to be used to reduce carrying Stay clear of the discharge area Make sure all bystanders children pets or objects that you do...

Page 15: ...sition the stand A underneath the engine base 2 Using the four M8x60 bolts C and four nuts D tighten the stand with the engine base plate Install the Wheels See Figure 2 1 Place the wheel onto the axl...

Page 16: ...n using the vacuum function Install the Handle See Figure 4 1 Position the handle A by aligning the handle holes with the hopper holes on the two sides 2 Using four flange bolts C and nuts D secure th...

Page 17: ...ely flammable and highly explosive under certain conditions BE SURE to install fuel cap after refueling Fill fuel tank with good quality clean unleaded regular gasoline to the level recommended by the...

Page 18: ...The wood chipper is designed to handle tree limbs and branches up to approximately 3 inches in diameter The chipping knives also permit the processing of course organic matter like corn stalks Tree b...

Page 19: ...wait for the engine to be running a slow RPM Then switch to STOP ENGINE as shown in the engine manual 1 Place the wood chipper on a flat firm dirt or grass surface and point the outlet in a safe direc...

Page 20: ...he air cleaner 6 Keep engine and parts clean 7 Check engine and equipment often for loose nuts and bolts keep these items tightened Check for Loose Hardware 1 Service Interval Every 5 hours every spri...

Page 21: ...n or storage 2 Never store the unit with fuel in an enclosed poorly ventilated structure Fuel vapors can travel to an ignition source such as a furnace water heater etc and cause an explosion Fuel vap...

Page 22: ...l minutes before use Inspect Chipping Knives See Figure 8 Service Interval Every 25 hours or as necessary The chipping knives of this unit can be rotated or sharpened to provide a new cutting surface...

Page 23: ...f If you prefer all of these procedures can be performed for you by your local authorized dealer Failure Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine will not start 1 No fuel 1 Add fuel 2 Choke does not in...

Page 24: ...replace as necessary Vacuum not working 1 Hopper gate not closed 1 Slide gate to closed position 2 Cone cover not installed 2 Allow material to dry 3 Hose not attached properly 3 Clear blockage or rep...

Page 25: ...rts to stop 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it away from the spark plug 3 Detach the rotor housing and hopper from the rotor plate See Figure 9 4 Remove the rotor by removing the hardware...

Page 26: ...Page 26 of 31 Parts Diagram...

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Page 28: ...11 20 Flange bolt M8x20 4 7 Flange bolt M8x60 4 21 Retainer hopper guard 1 8 Flange 2 22 Hopper guard 11 9 Wheel 2 23 Flange hopper guard 1 10 Washer 2 24 Handle 1 11 Cotter pin 2 25 Hopper 1 12 Handw...

Page 29: ...11 6 Flange nut M8 18 7 Vacuum inlet cover 1 8 Hex bolt M8x15 6 9 Spring washer 6 10 Washer 6 11 Wheel rack 1 Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions please call Customer Serv...

Page 30: ...ty claim contact Us at 1 800 222 5381 identify the product by make and model number and follow the claim instructions that will be provided The product and the purchase receipt must be provided to Us...

Page 31: ...Page 31 of 31 Distributed by Northern Tool Equipment Company Inc Burnsville Minnesota 55306 www northerntool com Made in China...

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