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Model 727/731                                              POWERTEK 

 
 
 

 

Model 727/731 Hydraulic Feed Chipper  

Operation & Maintenance Manual 

 

 

 
 

PowerTek Inc. 

P.O. Box 3 

Lebanon, IN 46052 

1-877-769-7835 

 

 

 5-09-12 

Summary of Contents for 727

Page 1: ...Model 727 731 POWERTEK Model 727 731 Hydraulic Feed Chipper Operation Maintenance Manual PowerTek Inc P O Box 3 Lebanon IN 46052 1 877 769 7835 5 09 12 ...

Page 2: ... them If the blades are cracked or chipped replace them or they could cause serious injury or property damage Torque all blade bolts to the proper torque 14 Inspect that all hydraulic hoses are in good working order and are not cracked worn or leaking 15 Check that all safety devices and switches are functioning properly before use 16 Always shut chipper engine off allow flywheel to stop turning d...

Page 3: ...ing protection Ear plugs or muffs DO wear gloves heavy work shoes and protective clothes DO NOT S DO NOT operate the chipper alone DO NOT allow children to operate the chipper DO NOT use your feet or hands to force material into the feed chute Use a push stick to push smaller or stuck branches into chute DO NOT ride or allow anyone else to ride on or in the chipper DO NOT override any safety devic...

Page 4: ...WORK ZONE POWERTEK WARNING When operating this unit do not allow anyone to be in the danger zone while chipper is running or serious injury may occur 5 ...

Page 5: ...ck the level of engine crankcase oil If necessary add oil following the instructions in the maintenance section of engine manual Check air filters for excessive dirt and oil and clean as required following the instructions in the maintenance section of engine manual DISCHARGE CHUTE Loosen the discharge chute clamp and rotate the chute to the desired position Then tighten the chute clamp to lock it...

Page 6: ...if it is operating properly CLEARING OUT DEBRIS WARNING Always shut down the unit and wait for all moving parts to fully stop before clearing or adjusting the discharge chute flywheel or feedbox Remove key from engine before clearing machine and remove wires from spark plug To clear the discharge chute Remove the chute clamp take the chute off and clear out any debris To clear the flywheel housing...

Page 7: ...trol bar is in the upright position it is in neutral and the feed rollers should not be turning To engage the feed roller pull the bar towards you Now you may start feeding brush into the hopper To reverse the feed roller push the control bar away from you See Fig 5 The hydraulic feed system will not work unless engine is running 3100 rpm Fig 5 9 ...

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