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SECTION 7: CONTROLS
Figure 6
Release Knob:
Used to release the hopper
when raising or lowering.
Choke Lever:
Used to enrich the fuel mixture in
the carburetor when starting a cold engine.
Starter Handle:
Used to manually start the
engine.
Hopper Assembly:
Allows leaves and small
branches up to 1” diameter to be fed into the
impeller for chipping and shredding. Lower the
hopper to collect raked material for shredding.
Throttle Control (if equipped):
Regulates
speed of the engine.
Chipper Chute:
Allows bulky vegetation like
stalks or heavy branches to be fed into the impeller
for chipping and shredding. Maximum diameter is
3” on model 465A and 2” on model 462B.
Catcher Bag (Not Shown):
Used to collect
the shredded material.
SECTION 8: OPERATION
STOPPING ENGINE
Move throttle control lever to STOP position.
Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from
spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
WARNING
:
Before using your chipper-
shredder, again refer to the
safety
practices
of this manual.
Always be
careful.
GASOLINE AND OIL FILL-UP
See engine manual included with your unit
• If the unit runs out of gas as it is shredding or
chipping, it may be necessary to unclog the
unit before it can be restarted. Refer to
Removing the Flail Screen in Maintenance
section.
STARTING ENGINE
WARNING:
Be sure
no one other than
the operator
is standing near the chipper-
shredder while starting or operating.
Do
not operate
this chipper-shredder unless
the chute deflector has been properly
installed and is secured with the hand
knobs.
NOTE:
To prevent the unit from sliding, place your
foot firmly against the wheel.
1. Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark
plug.
2. Move starter switch to ON position.
3. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
4. If restarting a warm engine
after a short
shutdown
, move choke lever to No Choke
position.
5. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly
until engine reaches start of compression cycle
(rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let
the rope rewind slowly.
6. Pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let rope
return to starter slowly.
7. When engine starts, move choke lever to half
choke position until engine runs smoothly and
then to No Choke position.
8. If engine
fails to start
after three pulls, move
choke lever to No Choke position and pull
starter rope again.
9. If engine fires, but
does not continue to run
,
move choke lever to Full Choke position and
pull rope again.
Starter
Choke
Throttle
Release
Knob
Handle
Control
Lever