Product Manual

14 Section 6— Maintenance & adjuStMentS
Engine Care
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your chipper/
shredder vacuum for all engine maintenance.
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.
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
OPERATION section to obtain access to flail screen.
4. Remove self tapping screw on right side of unit that
attaches to the flail screen. See Fig. 6-2.
5. Remove hex screw on top of rear housing near mounting
bracket and the flange lock nut that secures flail screen.
See Fig. 6-2.
6. Remove and clean the screen by scraping or washing with
water. See Fig. 6-3.
7. Reinstall the screen.
Figure 6-3
Figure 6-2