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BE-WCGR4XXX USER MANUAL
Engine Maintenance
Refer to the engine manual included in your package 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 recom-
mended grade.
3. Check spark plug yearly or every 50 hours of operation.
4. Service air cleaner.
5. Keep engine and parts clean.
6. 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 spring and fall.
2. Inspect the unit, checking for loose hardware or components.
3. Pay special attention to the hardware attaching the chipper cone, hopper, axle, and front leg.
Check Safety Labels
1. Service Interval: Every spring and fall.
2. Check that the safety labels are in place and undamaged.
3. Replace any damaged or missing decals.
Inspect In-feed bin & Guards
1. Service Interval: Every spring and fall.
2. Check that the chipper in-feed bin, and discharge guards are in place, undamaged, and secure. Replace
any damaged or missing parts.
Clean Debris from Engine & Chipper
1. Service Interval: Before each use and every 100 hours.
2. The engine requires air flow to cool itself and for combustion.
3. 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. We recommend having this service performed by an authorized dealer.
CAUTION
1. FOR THE SAFETY OF THE USER, AND TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE, IT IS CRUCIAL TO TAKE
TIME TO CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE ENGINE.
2. PROBLEMS MUST BE CORRECTED BEFORE OPERATING.
3. AVOID INJURY! ENGINE OIL IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH. DISPOSE OF OIL APPROPRIATELY.
4. USE A SAFE DISPOSAL/RECYCLING CENTER.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
1. While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant
use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly.
2. The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems, their causes, and remedies.
3. See the information on the following pages for instructions on how to perform most of these minor
adjustments and service repairs yourself. If you prefer, all of these procedures can be performed for you
by your local authorized dealer.
