18
4 INCH CHIPPER
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
WARNING
BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG
WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
2. Measure the amount of clearance between the
chipping blade and chipper anvil from inside of the
chipper housing. The minimum distance between the
chipping blade and the chipping anvil should be 1/16"
(Figure 5.6).
3.
Adjust the anvil by loosening the 5/16 x 5/8" bolts
holding the anvil to the rotor cover and sliding the anvil
inward or outward until the desired measurement is
achieved.
1.
Remove the chipper deflector and/or rotor cover.
Remove debris, taking care to avoid the chipper
blades which can be extremely sharp.
2.
Once debris is removed, replace the chipper deflector
and/or rotor cover.
If the machine becomes plugged, lift the engagement
handle, shut off the engine, disconnect the spark plug
wire and allow the machine to come to a complete stop
before clearing debris. Do not operate the machine
without proper guards and shields in place.
WARNING
1. Check wheel bolt torque monthly.
2. Check air pressure in tires monthly.
3. Check and repack wheel bearings with grease every
12 months.
4. When towing, always connect the safety chains.
Make sure trailer hitch bolts are tight.
5. Check trailer lights periodically.
ANVIL
ROTOR
CHIPPER BLADE
BOLT
1/16-1/8"
Figure 5.6, Chipper Blade/Anvil Clearance
5.8 TRAILER MAINTENANCE TIPS
5.9 CLEARING A PLUGGED ROTOR
CHIPPING ANVIL
ROTOR HOUSING
Figure 5.5, Chipping Anvil Location
It is important to ensure that the minimum gap between
the chipping anvil and
ALL
chipping blades is 1/16". All
chipping blades should be rotated until even with the
chipping anvil and then measured. Failure to do so can
result in the chipping blades striking the chipping anvil,
causing serious injury or death.
WARNING
If the chipping anvil edge is damaged or worn unevenly,
remove the three 5/16" bolts and washers holding the
anvil to the rotor cover and use one of the other three
edges. Adjust for correct measurement.
WARNING
4. Torque the bolts to 17 ft-lbs.
5. Rotate the rotor to ensure the remaining blade clears
the anvil by 1/16 to 1/8" (not to exceed 1/8").
6. If the chipper chute was removed, reinstall it.
