User manual

Product Care
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Equipment Care
• Clean the chipper/shredder vacuum
thoroughly after each use.
• Wash bag periodically with water. Allow to dry
thoroughly in shade.
• If the flail screen becomes clogged, remove
and clean as instructed below.
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
Operator’s manual packed with your unit. Read and
follow instructions carefully.
WARNING: Before performing any type
of maintenance on the machine, wait for
all parts to stop moving and disconnect
the spark plug wire. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or property damage.
• Check engine oil level before each use as
instructed in the separate Engine Operator’s
manual.
• 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.
Removing the Flail Screen
If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the
flail screen and clean area as follows:
1. Stop the engine. Make certain the chipper/
shredder vacuum has come to a complete
stop.
2. Before unclogging the discharge chute,
disconnect and ground the spark plug wire to
retaining post.
3. Remove the vacuum bag from the unit as
instructed in the Controls and Operation
section to obtain access to flail screen.
Maintenance
General Recommendations
• Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
• The warranty on this chipper/shredder
vacuum 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.
WARNING: Always stop engine,
disconnect spark plug, and ground
against engine before performing any
type of maintenance on your machine.
Lubrication
1. Lubricate each wheel shoulder screw (rear
wheel) and pivot arm axle (front wheel) once a
season with light oil.
2. Lubricate the pivot points of the nozzle height
adjustment levers once a season with light oil.
3. Lubricate the locking rod with light oil to ease
the application of attaching on or removing
bag.
4. Lubricate the nozzle/hose vac lever on top of
the nozzle once a season with light oil. See
Figure 7-1.
Figure 7-1
5. Follow the separate engine manual packed
with your unit for lubrication instructions.
4. Remove the three self tapping screws securing
the belt cover, and remove belt cover. See
Figure 7-2.
Figure 7-2
5. Remove self tapping screw on right side of
unit that attaches to the flail screen. It may be
necessary to remove the hose bracket hanger
to get access to the screw. See Figure 7-3.
Figure 7-3
6. Remove hex screw on top of rear housing near
mounting bracket and the flange lock nut that
secures flail screen. See Figure 7-3.
7. Remove and clean the screen by scraping or
washing with water. See Figure 7-4.
Figure 7-4
8. Reinstall the screen.