Warranty Guide

Rev: 5 06/2016 Brush Master™ Chipper/Shredder with 2-Way Feed
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Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and
ground against engine before cleaning,
lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on
your machine.
Removing and Sharpening the Leaf
Funnel Blade
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against
the engine.
2. Remove the lower section and upper section of the
funnel as a subassembly. This is done by removing
three bolts with the 13mm wrenches provided in the
hardware bag.
3. Remove the two blade bolts using an Allen wrench
provided in the hardware bag. It may be necessary to
use a block of wood to prevent the rotor from turning
while loosening and retightening the blade bolts.
Make certain the block of wood is removed before
reassembly of the funnel.
4. Replace or sharpen the blade.
 When sharpening the blade, protect hands by using
gloves and following the original angle of
grind.Torque to 21-25 Ft lbs.
 When reinstalling the blade note the orientation. The
top of the blade will have the cutting edge to the left
and the bottom edge to the right.
Removing and replacing the flail
hammers
 Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against
the engine.
 Remove the leaf funnel and limb chute.
 Remove the retainer clip for the flail hammer pin.
Use a piece of pipe or wood to block the flails,
preventing them from inadvertently turning.
 Remove the flail hammer pin through the limb chute
opening.
 Replace the flail hammer, flail hammer pin and
retaining clip.
Cleaning the Chipper/Shredder
 Make sure engine is off.
 Wipe off machine with an oiled rag to prevent rust.
 If the fuel tank has to be drained, do so outdoors.
 Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for
gas, oil, etc., to protect the environment.
Maintenance and Storage
To Change the Oil
 Move the unit to flat ground.
 Remove spark plug and ground it to the engine block.
 Place an oil collection pan under the unit.
 Remove one of the 10mm oil drain plugs.( located on
the bottom center of the engine behind the wheel)
 Allow oil to drain completely.
 Reinstall the oil drain plug
 Add new 10W-30 oil. See page 2 for oil capacity.
 Reinstall the spark plug.
 Please dispose of used motor responsibly and
according to local regulations.
Storing the Chipper/Shredder
 Clean the equipment thoroughly.
 Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust.
 Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
 Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials such as fertilizer.
 Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light
such as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer, etc.
WARNING