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Equipment Care
Clean the chipper shredder thoroughly after each use.•
Wash bag periodically with water. Allow to dry thoroughly •
in shade.
If the reduction chamber becomes clogged, remove and •
clean as instructed below.
Allow the unit to run and clear out all debris for a short •
time before shutting the unit down before storage.
NOTE: Cleaning with a forceful spray of water is not
recommended as it could contaminate the fuel system.
Engine Care
Refer to the Maintenance section of the Engine Owner/ Operator
manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instructions
carefully.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the •
separate engine manual.
Note: When draining or changing the oil: a 90 degree
elbow has been installed on the engine’s oil drain to
facilitate the oil change process. This oil drain elbow
passes through a hole in frame. The oil is drained from
below the frame. With this in mind, follow the Engine
Owner/ Operator manual packed with your unit for oil
change instructions.
Clean or replace air cleaner every 25 hours under normal •
conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty
conditions. To service the air cleaner, refer to the engine
manual.
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once •
a season. Check engine manual for correct plug type and
gap specifications.
Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the •
top of the engine clean to permit proper air circulation.
Remove all grass, dirt, and combustible debris from muffler
area.
Maintenance
General Recommendations
Always observe safety rules when performing any •
maintenance.
The warranty on this chipper shredder does not cover •
items that have been subjected to operator abuse or
negligence. To receive full value from warranty, operator
must maintain the equipment as instructed here.
Changing of engine-governed speed will void engine •
warranty.
All adjustments should be checked at least once each •
season.
Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are •
tight.
Always stop engine, disconnect spark
plug, and ground against engine before, cleaning,
lubricating, or performing any type of maintenance
on your machine.
Lubrication
Lubricate the chipper chute hinge with a light oil once a 1.
season.
Lubricate the pivot points on the chute deflector with light 2.
oil once a season.
Follow the separate engine manual packed with your unit 3.
for engine lubrication instructions.