Craftsman 77589 Chipper User Manual


 
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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Clean engine 4 4
Check spark plug _ 4
Clean muffler
Checkandserviceifnecessary
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