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gas tank, or performing maintenance and repairs.
Schedule & Procedures
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your unit.
SAFETY ITEMS
BEFORE
EACH USE
EVERY
5
HOURS
EVERY
25 HOURS
EVERY
100
HOURS
EVERY
250
HOURS
SPRING &
FALL
Check for loose
hardware
X X
Check all safety
labels
X
Inspect cone,
hopper, and
guards
X X
Clean debris from
engine and chipper
X
Inspect/rotate
shredding
hammers
X
Inspect/rotate
chipping knives
X
Engine Maintenance
Refer to the engine’s manual for information on engine maintenance. Your engine manual provides
information and a maintenance schedule for performing the following tasks:
1. Always check the oil level before starting the engine. Refer to the engine manual for capacity and
type of oil to use.
2. Change the oil after first 5-8 hours of operation. Change the oil while the engine is warm. Refill with
new oil of recommended grade.
4. Check the spark plug yearly or every 50 hours of operation.
5. Service the air cleaner.
6. Keep engine and parts clean.
7. 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. Sample illustrations and part numbers of the decals can be found on page 6. Replace any
damaged or missing decals.
Inspect Cone, Hopper, and Guards
1. Service Interval: Every spring and fall.
2. Check that the chipper cone, shredder hopper, and discharge guards are in place, undamaged, and
secure. Replace any damaged or missing parts.
Clean Debris from Engine and 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