Use And Care Manual

Owner’s Manual for Chipper/Shredder 15
Operation
Section 3: Operation
Operation and Use Questions
Call Generac Customer Service at 1-888-GENERAC (1-
888-436-3722) with questions or concerns about unit
operation and maintenance.
Before Starting Engine
IMPORTANT NOTE: Unit is shipped without oil. Add
engine oil before starting. See Adding Engine Oil for
instructions.
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check fuel level.
3. Inspect for damage.
4. Inspect shaft movement using a long stick. Never
use hands, feet, or metal objects. Clean out chip-
per/shredder hopper(s) as instructed if shaft does
not turn.
5. See Figure 3-1. Verify flywheel turns clockwise
when viewed from the chipper hopper side opera-
tor zone.
Figure 3-1. Work Zones
6. Check tire pressure.
Starting the Unit
1. See Before Starting Engine.
(000100a)
WARNING
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
(000291)
Equipment damage. Do not attempt to start or operate
a unit in need of repair or scheduled maintenance.
Doing so could result in serious injury, death, or
equipment failure or damage.
WARNING
CAUTION
(000520)
Equipment damage. Verify hopper, chipper chute, and
discharge chute are clear of debris before starting.
Failure to do so could result in property or equipment
damage.
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Operator
Zone
Operator
Zone
Discharge
Area
Risk of fire. Never operate engine without the
carburetor air intake cover installed. Doing so
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
(000511)
CAUTION
(000230)
Equipment Damage. Do not continuously crank
engine for more than ten seconds. Doing so will lead
to overdischarge of batteries and starter seizure.
CAUTION
(000320)
Equipment damage. Do not attempt to crank or start
engine before properly servicing unit with recommended
oil. Failure to do so could result in engine damage.