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AFTER ANY BLADE OR WEAR PLATE MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENT, ROTATE THE
CHIPPER DISK BY HAND. WATCH AND LISTEN CAREFULLY FOR ANY UNUSUAL
NOISES, CLICKING OR VIBRATION. IF ANY OF THESE ARE DETECTED, INSPECT THE
MACHINE FOR DAMAGE, REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY DAMAGED PARTS AND CHECK
FOR ANY LOOSE PARTS AND RETIGHTEN.
KNIVES MUST BE CHECKED AND MAINTAINED!
KNIVES MUST BE SHARP!
BE SURE TO REINSTALL THE KNIFE CORRECTLY AND DOUBLE
CHECK FOR TIGHTNESS!
CHANGING OIL
Your chipper is equipped with an oil drain valve to make changing the oil easy.
The valve is located on the engine, on the towing side of the machine.
Place engine level.
Disconnect spark plug wires and keep it away from spark plugs. Disconnect battery (if
equipped with electric starter) at negative terminal.
With engine OFF but still warm open oil drain valve and drain oil into appropriate
receptacle.
Note: To open valve, push in and turn counterclockwise.
Close oil drain valve.
Remove oil fill cap if equipped).
Fill to FULL mark on dipstick with new oil. Do not overfill.
Note: Engine holds approximately 1-1/2 quarts (48 ounces) when changing oil and filter.
Replace oil fill cap and dipstick.
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