General Recommendations
• Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance,
• The warranty on this chipper shredder does not
cover items that have been subjected tooperator
abuse or negligence. To receive fullvalue from
the warranty, operator must maintain the chipper-
shredder as instructedin this manual,
• Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to maintain your unitpropedy.
• All adjustments inthe Service and Adjustments
section ofthis manual should be checked at least
once each season.
• Followthe maintenance schedule given below.
• Periodically check all fasteners and make sure
these are tight.
WARNING: Always stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plugwire before
performingany maintenance or adjustments.
Never remove discharge chute tillthe
engine has completely stopped.
Cleaning
• Clean the chipper-shredder byrunning water
from a hose throughthe hopper assembly and
chipper chute withthe engine running.Allow the
chipper-shredder to dry thoroughly.
• Wash the bag periodicallywithwater. Allow todry
thoroughly in the shade. Do not use heat.
Engine Maintenance
Engine Oil
• Only use high qualitydetergent oil rated with API
service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the
oil'sviscositygrade according toyour expected
operating temperature. Refer to page 9 of this
manual for viscositychart.
• The four-cycle engine of yourchipper-shredder
willnormallyconsume some oil. Therefore, check
engine oillevel regularlyapproximately every five
hours of operation and before each usage.
• Stop engine and wait several minutes before
checking oillevel. With engine on level ground,
Customer Responsibilities
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Change engine oil
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Check spark plug _ 4
Clean muffler
Checkandserviceifnecessary
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