SHARPENING OR REPLACING CHIPPER
BLADES
• Disconnect the spark plug wire and move awayfrom
the sparkplug.
• Removethe accessplate by removingtwohex lock
nuts. See figure 38.
• Locateone ofthechipperblades in the access plate
openingbyrotating the impellerassemblyby hand.
Removethe blade usinga 3/16"alien wrenchonthe
outsideofthe blade and a 1/2"wrenchon the impel-
lerassembly, inside the housing.
• Remove the other blade in the same manner.
• Replace or sharpen blades. If sharpening, make
certain to remove an equal amount from each blade.
Reassemblein reverse order.
NOTE: Make certain the blades are reassembledwith
the sharp edge facing upward, as viewed from the access
plate opening.
FIGURE 38
HEX
LOCK NUTS
• Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly.
• Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
• If stohng inan unventilated or metal storage shed,
coat metal parts with light oil or silicone to prevent
rust.
• Store unit in a clean, dry area.
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