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GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed
with your chipper-vacuum. Read instructions
carefully.
NOTE: Your chipper-vacuum is shipped without oil;
however, a small amount of oil may be present from
the factory. Do not overfill.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,
with engine running or while engine is hot.
Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.
TO START ENGINE
IMPORTANT:
If unit shows any sign of motion
with the clutch handle disengaged, shut engine off
immediately. Readjust as instructed in the “Clutch
Cable Adjustment” section of the Assembly
Instructions.
WARNING: Be sure no one other than
the operator is standing near the chipper-
vacuum while starting or operating. Do not
operate this chipper-vacuum unless the
nozzle, discharge chute and bag have
been properly installed.
NOTE: Your chipper-vacuum unit has a safety
switch at the front of the housing. The nozzle or
optional hose attachment must be in place on the
chipper-vacuum before the engine can be started.
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
2. Make certain drive clutch handle is in the
disengaged (released) position.
3. Engines with choke lever: Move choke lever
on engine to CHOKE position. (A warm engine
may not require choking.)
Engines with primer: Prime engine as
instructed in separate engine manual.
4. Move throttle control lever on engine to FAST
position.
5. Place one foot on the left rear wheel to prevent
the unit from skidding while starting.
6. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly
until engine reaches start of compression cycle
(rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let
the rope rewind slowly.
NOTE: A noise will be heard when finding the start
of the compression cycle. This noise is caused by
the flails and fingers which are part of the shredding
mechanism falling into place, and should be
expected. In addition, the flails and fingers will be
noisy after the engine is started, until the impeller
reaches full speed.
7. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm
stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let
rope rewind slowly. Do not let starter handle
snap back against starter.
8. Repeat instructions 6 and 7 until engine fires.
When engine starts, move choke control (if so
equipped) gradually to RUN position.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. To stop engine, move throttle control lever to
OFF position.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground to
prevent accidental starting while equipment is
unattended.
TO EMPTY BAG
Open the large zipper on the bag to empty the bag.
See Figure 10. Be certain the zipper is closed
when operating the unit.
Figure 10
TO ENGAGE DRIVE
IMPORTANT: Always release the drive clutch
handle before moving the shift lever.
With the engine running at top speed, move shift
lever into one of the six FORWARD positions or two
REVERSE positions. Select a speed appropriate for
the conditions that exist. Use the slower speeds until
you are familiar with the operation of the chipper-
vacuum.
To engage the wheel drive, hold the drive clutch
handle against the chipper-vacuum handle.
Releasing the drive clutch handle stops the wheels
from driving. Release the drive clutch handle to slow
down when negotiating an obstacle, making a turn or
stopping. Engage slowly to prevent front wheels
from lifting up.
HOW TO USE THE CHIPPER
Do not attempt to shred or chip any material other
than vegetation found in a normal yard (i.e.,
branches, leaves, twigs, etc.). Material such as
stalks or heavy branches up to 3" in diameter may
be fed into the chipper chute. See Figure 11.
Large
Zipper
Closed