Owner`s manual
Rev: April 2010
DEK® is exclusively distributed by GXi Outdoor Power LLC
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Heavy Duty Power Equipment
Maintenance & Storage
SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR CHIPPER
SHREDDER
WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and
ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing
any kind of maintenance on your machine.
If the Chipper Becomes Clogged:
If the discharge area becomes clogged:
Stop the engine. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and ground against the engine.
Remove the large funnel and the clean out access hatch on
the side of the box (as necessary).
Reach in and clear the debris causing the blockage.
Reinstall the funnel and the clean out access hatch.
Connect the spark plug wire and restart.
Note: If the blockage is severe, the flail screen within the dis-
charge chute can be removed as well, providing greater access.
To accomplish this, remove the pins and slide the flail screen
out of the discharge chute.
WARNING
Item Before
each use
20hrs or
every 3
month
50 hrs or
every 3
months
100 hrs or
every 6
months
300 hrs
or every
1 year
Engine oil (Check) X
Engine Oil (Change) X
Air Cleaner (Check) X
Air Cleaner Wash X
Fuel filter Cup (Clean) X
Spark Plug (Clean) X
Spark Plug (Change) X
Lubricate release bracket X
Lubricate hopper assembly X
Check chipper blade X
Fuel Tank and Filter (Clean) X*
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance And Storage
1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper op-
eration regularly.
2. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent
intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition.
Also, visually inspect machine for any damage and repair,
if needed.
3. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine
and make certain the impeller and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
4. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe op-
erating speed of the engine.
5. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as nec-
essary.
6. Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading, transport-
ing, and storage of this machine.
7. 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.
8. Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper instruc-
tions on off-season storage.
9. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
10. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil,
etc. to protect the environment.
To Change or Tighten the Belt:
Note, the belt is designed to be the weakest link in the mechani-
cal linkage between the engine and the blades. This improves
the safety and durability of the chipper shredder. Occasionally
belt tightening and belt changes will be required.
To change the belt perform the following:
Stop the engine and make certain the chipper shredder has
come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire
from spark plug and ground against the engine.
Remove the belt guard.
To change the belt, pry the belt off a pulley using a screw
driver shaft as a wedge as you rotate the pulley. In a simi-
lar fashion, a new belt can be placed on the pulleys.
To tighten the tension on the pulleys, follow the above
steps plus:
1. Scribe a mark on the base plate along the edge of
the engine.
2. Remove the belt from the pulleys.
3. Remove the handle, discharge chute and screen.
4. Loosen the 4 bolts securing the engine.
5. Slide the engine about 1/8” further back.
6. Tighten the engine mounting bolts securely.
7. Re-install the belt and verify the tension. If the belt
is still too loose, move the engine back another 1/8”
by repeating the above steps.
8. Reinstall guards, chutes, and screens
Storing Your Chipper Shredder
1. Clean the equipment thoroughly.
2. Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust.
3. Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instruc-
tions
4. Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corro-
sive materials such as fertilizer.