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OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

Chipper Vacuum

 Series

Mfg. No.

Description

1 6 9 2 3 7 1

Model 

 Chipper Vacuum

1692562

Model 

 Chipper Vacuum

 Series

Mfg. No.

Description

1692373

Model 

 Chipper Vacuum

1692564

Model 

 Chipper Vacuum

 Series

M f g .   N o .  

1692466

Model 

 

 Chipper Vacuum, Electric Start

1692566

 

 6HP Chipper Vacuum, Electric Start

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Page 1: ...ipper Vacuum 1692562 Model 5 25 5HP Chipper Vacuum 5125 Series Mfg No Description 1692373 Model 6 25 6HP Chipper Vacuum 1692564 Model 8 25 6HP Chipper Vacuum 8 25E Series M f g N o Description 1692466...

Page 2: ...MANUFACTURING INC 500 N Spring Street I PO Box 997 Port Washington WI 53074 0997 www simplicitymfg com 0 Copyright 1998 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA...

Page 3: ...5HP Chipper Vacuum 1692583 Model 5 25 5HP Chipper Vacuum 8125 Series Mfg No Description 1692374 Model 8 25 8HP Chipper Vacuum 1692585 Model 8 25 8HP Chipper Vacuum 8 25E Series Mfg No Description 1692...

Page 4: ...Baker 500 N Spring Street P O Box 997 Port Washington WI 53074 0997 USA 0 Copyright 1998 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA...

Page 5: ...ht Adjustment 34 Clutch Cable 3 5 Seasonal Hints I7 OPTIONS ACCESSORIES Performance Tips I7 Vacuum Attachment 36 Waste Materials Guide I8 Technical Manuals 36 ADANGER You must read understand and comp...

Page 6: ...tion below l Refer to the engine manufacturer s owner s manual for the location of the engine serial number l Be sure to fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card supplied with your unit Mode...

Page 7: ...the product warranty l Areas to be vacuumed should be inspected for rocks gravel and other debris before use All mate rials and other debris that could damage the shred ding hammers should be removed...

Page 8: ...s or otherwise handles the unit l Inspect the chipper cone for any debris or other BEFORE START UP material that may have fallen in during unpacking and assembly Always disconnect the spark plug wire...

Page 9: ...or other flammable materials See following Fire Hazard Warning l Wear hearing protection when the Chipper Vacuum is to be used for prolonged periods of time or when ever noise reaches an uncomfortabl...

Page 10: ...ver wrap fingers tightly around branches as you are feeding them into the unit as a l Never attempt to perform any maintenance repairs or attachment of accessories while the unit is run ning Always sh...

Page 11: ...ecommended oil before attempting to use the unit again after it has been drained for transportation l Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling practices when refueling the unit after transporta...

Page 12: ...MBLY E n g i n e G Vacuum Hose w Nozzle optional Chipper Cone Chipper Knives H Vacuum Nozzle w Variable Suction Control Shredding Chamber I Vacuum Hose Intake Drive Wheels J Handle Assembly E Frame K...

Page 13: ...are used for differ ent terrain conditions Settings are easily changed by simply positioning the control lever into one of three dif ferent slots The height adjustment control may be fine tuned by mea...

Page 14: ...o prevent accidental starting of the unit 10 2 Inspect the chipper cone and make sure that it is firmly attached to the shredder housing 3 Check all parts to ensure that they are properly attached and...

Page 15: ...Idle Speed Use the idle position on the throttle lever to reduce stress on the engine when chipping or vacuumfshred ding is not being performed Lowering the engine speed to idle will help extend engi...

Page 16: ...may also be used by experienced oper ators to move the Chipper Vacuum long distances A CAUTION Changing drive speed should only be done while the unit is stopped and the bail lever completely released...

Page 17: ...ons or take your unit to an authorized service center 4 If normal chipping operation begins to require addition al feeding force to process material the chipper knives may be in need of routine sharpe...

Page 18: ...landscape rock or stone 13 Se watchful for small children pets or other animals that may enter the area A WARNING The chipper vacuum is equipped with an electrical safety interlock switch which preve...

Page 19: ...emptying the bag 1 To remove the bag shut the unit off and let the rotor come to a complete stop Unhook the rear and front support straps Figure 8 then loosen the cinch strap that holds the bag openi...

Page 20: ...essed before engaging the power drive bail lever A WARNING Failure to obey these instructions may result in Figure 10 Vacuum Intake Nozzle Height Adjustment jamming of the chipper or erratic power dri...

Page 21: ...y impede wheel traction and make maintaining secure operator foot ing difficult Allow surfaces to dry out before vacu uming if it is hard to maintain positive control of the unity SEASONAL HINTS _ l K...

Page 22: ...ver use the Chipper Vacuum to chip pressure treated wood products such as landscape timbers fence posts or other outdoor building or landscaping lumber products Loose dry waste such as leaves grass cl...

Page 23: ...pect Drive Belt Inspect Starter Rope Handle 20 l 3 3 3 2 l 2 0 l I Inspect Chipper Cone I I 17 2 0 Inspect Vacuum Nozzle Housing Lubricate Wheels Pulleys Sprockets Check All Safety Labels Battery Main...

Page 24: ...ly inspection and replacement instructions Your local authorized dealer can provide this service to you if you do not wish to disassemble the unit and inspect repair it yourself Inspect Sharpen Chippi...

Page 25: ...d the efficiency of the vacu through the material while safely retaining discharged um action If this occurs remove the bag from the unit and turn it inside out and brush or vacuum it clean If you hav...

Page 26: ...gas Storage l Cover the Chipper Vacuum unit to protect it from debris and foreign objects l Avoid damp storage locations to prevent rusting of metal parts l When this equipment is stopped for service...

Page 27: ...roken or not installed l Discharge chute clogged l Engine not running at full RPM l Chipper knives dull l Tree limbs and branches are extremely hard or dried out l Rotor overloaded with material l Non...

Page 28: ...ollow shut down procedure and remove material from unit ELECTRIC START TROUBLESHOOTING I Electric start won t I operate l Battery dead l Circuit breaker tripped l Battery terminals dirty l Loose wires...

Page 29: ...ng with fingers then pull fastener heads to remove fastener Figure 15 3 Lift top cover up and away from unit Figure 16 3 Remove 2 panel fasteners and 2 IO x 5 6 slot ted hex head screws from right sid...

Page 30: ...er to help free it from the splined hub assembly on the rotor 6 Continue pulling the drive pulley bearing plate straight out and remove it from the vacuum nozzle housing Note that the shaft end is spl...

Page 31: ...ck the rotor while removing the capscrew Figure 26 NOTE The correct assembly sequence of pa is shown in Figure 29 A parts must be reinstalled in the correct order and location to ensure proper rotor b...

Page 32: ...could be ejected out of the discharge chute with great force injuring you or bystanders CHIPPING KNIVES Chipping knives should be resharpened or replaced when tree limbs and branches begin to require...

Page 33: ...race Figure 35 10 Loosen the discharge tube hex nuts on the left side of the discharge tube providing approximately l 8 clearance between the hex nut and the tube Figure 36 12 Slide the discharge tube...

Page 34: ...piece of bent wire before attempting to remove the screws Figure 38 16 Carefully remove the chipper knife by pulling the board slowly out of the chipping shredding chamber Avoid touching the sharp edg...

Page 35: ...is facing down and the beveled edge is facing the rotor plate 21 Reassemble the unit in the reverse sequence used to disassemble it in the preceding steps Replace any hardware that is worn or damaged...

Page 36: ...ge in and engage the lower idler pulley and bottom of the large angled pulley Figure 42 6 While maintaining light tension on the belt with one hand wrap the drive belt around the lower idler pul ley a...

Page 37: ...Figure 48 ii Reassemble covers to unit in reverse sequence of disassembly DRIVE CHAINS General The drive chains may be accessed by tilting the back of the unit up and supporting it securely to preven...

Page 38: ...e with drive sprocket 4 When properly tensioned rear drive chain should flex approximately l 4 when pressed midway between sprockets 5 Tighten adjustable axle mounts when proper tension is reached on...

Page 39: ...and and insert the cable end into the hole in the lever Figure 54 4 When properly inserted the clutch cable end hook will be seated at the second bend in the hook Figure 55 5 With the unit turned off...

Page 40: ...maintain a sto printed operators manuals going back many years Parta Manuals Fully illustrated pans manuals are also available these manuals show all of the product s components in exploded views 3D...

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