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9 INCH CHIPPER
FEATURES & CONTROLS
1. CHUTE EXTENSION TRAY
The feed chute has an extension tray that folds down.
Raise the extension tray to an upright position and
secure with latch before towing the machine.
2. DIGITAL DISPLAY CONTROLLER
Used to control the chipper. See Sections 4 and 6 for
more information.
3. DISCHARGE CAP
Directs the discharge of material vertically. Adjust the
discharge cap by turning the knobs located on the
side. Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen discharge
cap. Adjust to desired position. Turn knob clockwise
to secure discharge cap.
4. DISCHARGE TUBE
Directs the discharge of chipped material horizontally.
The discharge tube can be rotated 360° horizontally
by removing the pin and rotating the discharge
tube until the discharge faces the desired position.
Replace the pin in one of the holes on the base of the
discharge.
5. ROTOR ACCESS COVER
Tilts up to expose rotor.
6. ROTOR LOCK
Use the rotor lock to hold the rotor in place when
doing any maintenance work. See Section 5.2.
7. FEED CHUTE
Materials to be chipped are fed into the feed chute,
through the feed roller, to the chipper blades.
8. TOP SAFETY BAR
In the event of an emergency, push the top safety bar
and feed roller will reverse.
9. FEED ROLLER LIFT JACK
Used to lift the feed roller. The feed roller can be
raised to inspect and service the machine and to
clear a plugged rotor. Secure the feed roller in the
raised position using the provided snap pin.
10. FEED ROLLER SPEED CONTROL
Controls the speed of the feed roller. Allows the
operator to have better control over the material
being fed into the chipper. Turning the knob clockwise
will decrease the speed of the feed roller. Turning the
knob counterclockwise will increase the speed of the
feed roller.
11. HITCH JACK
Always have in UP position and clear from ground
when towing. When in use, place in DOWN position
on a level surface. Turn handle to raise or lower wheel.
12. MANUAL CONTAINER
Conveniently holds your manuals.
13. REAR STABILIZER
Prevents the chipper from tipping when disconnected
from tow vehicle. Always have in UP position and
clear from ground when transporting the chipper.
When disconnected from tow vehicle, place in DOWN
position on a level surface.
14. KNEE BAR
In the event of an emergency, push the bar in and
forward feed will stop. Hold the knee bar reset button
on controller to resume operation.
15. SAFETY CHAINS
Safety chains are used, during towing, to prevent
the chipper from completely separating from the tow
vehicle in the event the chipper detaches from the
tow vehicle. Cross the safety chains under the hitch
and connect to tow vehicle.
16. COUPLER
2" coupler. Always use safety chains when towing.
17. HYDRAULIC FLUID TANK
Check level of hydraulic fluid before each use.
18. FUEL TANK
Fuel level indicator is located on top.
19. DRIVE BELT SHIELD
Never remove shields when in use.
20. ENGINE THROTTLE
Turn counterclockwise to increase throttle. Turn
clockwise to decrease throttle.
21. BATTERY BOX
Use group 24 600 CCA min.
22. BELT ENGAGEMENT PEDAL
During engine start-up, the engagement foot pedal
must be depressed. With the engine at 1/4 throttle,
carefully engage the rotor by slowly releasing the
engagement foot pedal, allowing the rotor to speed
up gradually. Engaging the rotor too quickly with the
engine at full or half throttle will bog down the engine
and will shorten the life of the belt. See Sections 4.2
and 4.4.
23. CONTROL PANEL
Contains engine controller with hour meter and on/
off key.
