Part IV: Maintaining The Wood Chipper
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PART IV: Maintaining the Wood Chipper
Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your
machine. Please refer to this manual and the engine manufacturer's user manual for
maintenance procedures.
WARNING
Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the engine, wait five
minutes to allow all parts to cool. Disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the
spark plug. Disconnect the Battery Terminals (Electric start only).
Regular Maintenance Checklist
Procedure
Before Each Use Every 3
Hours
Every 25
Hours
Every 100
Hours
Check engine oil level
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Check general equipment
condition
Δ
Check wedge for sharpness
Δ
Grease surface of slide rail
Δ
Check belts
Δ
Grease rack and pinion
Δ
Check tire pressure
Δ
Clean engine exterior and
cooling
Δ
Change Engine Oil
First time
5hours
Δ
Replace air filter
Δ
Replace spark plug
Δ
Engine Service
Refer to the engine manufacturer
’
s user manual for engine maintenance.
