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Figure 5-3
Figure 5-4
Figure 5-5
Sharpening or Replacing Chipper
Blade
NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the oil and fuel tank
and keep engine spark plug side up.
Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire to
retaining post.
Remove bag assembly or blower chute.
Remove the three hex cap screws holding the hose
hanger bracket and chipper chute to the upper
housing. See Figure 5-3.
Remove the flange lock nuts, front wheels, and wave
washers that attach to the pivot arm assemblies.
See Figure 5-4.
Remove the shoulder screws, thrust washers, and
bell washers that go through the pivot arms to the
front support brace. The front support brace and lock
nut can be removed at this time as well.
Remove the four screws on the upper housing that
secure the nozzle cover. See Figure 5-5.
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Maintaining
Your
Chipper
Shredder
Vacuum
Front Support Brace and Lock Nut
Pivot Arm Assembly
Bell Washer
Thrust Washer
Wave
Washer
Wheel
Lock Nut
Shoulder Screw