Use And Care Manual

Owner’s Manual for Chipper/Shredder iii
Table of Contents
Section 1: Safety Rules & General Informa-
tion
Introduction ..................................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
Safety Rules .................................................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
General Hazards ...........................................................2
Exhaust and Fuel Hazards ..........................................3
Fire Hazards .................................................................4
Explosion Hazards .......................................................4
Safety and Operating Decals ......................................5
Section 2: General Information and Setup
Specifications ...............................................................7
Components and Controls ..........................................8
Know Your Chipper/Shredder .....................................9
Emissions Information ................................................9
Remove Contents From Carton ..................................9
Supplied Parts .............................................................9
Attaching Tow Bar .......................................................9
Attaching Chipper Hopper ........................................10
Attaching Shredder Hopper ......................................10
Positioning the Baffle Plate ......................................11
Installing the Maintenance Meter Wire .....................11
Engine Fluid Requirements ......................................11
Adding Engine Oil ......................................................11
Adding Fuel ................................................................12
Connect Battery Cables ............................................12
Checking Tire Pressure .............................................12
High Altitude Replacement Kit ..................................13
Section 3: Operation
Operation and Use Questions ..................................15
Before Starting Engine ..............................................15
Starting the Unit .........................................................15
Operating Tips ............................................................16
Chipper Hopper ..........................................................17
Shredder Hopper ........................................................18
Stopping .....................................................................18
Freeing a Jammed Flywheel .....................................18
Cleaning Clogged Shredder ......................................19
Section 4: Maintenance and Troubleshoot-
ing
Maintenance ...............................................................21
Maintenance Schedule ..............................................21
Changing Engine Oil ..................................................23
Changing Air Filter .....................................................23
Dual-Filter Element Types .........................................23
Changing Spark Plug .................................................24
Grease Fittings ...........................................................24
Drive Belt Maintenance .............................................25
Checking and Adjusting Belt Tension ........................25
Belt Alignment ...........................................................25
Chipper Knife Sharpening .........................................26
Removing and Replacing Chipper Knife .................26
Inspect and Adjust Chipper Knife to Wear
Plate Gap ....................................................................27
Adjusting Shredder Hammers ..................................28
Removing and Replacing the Clutch .......................28
Installing New Clutch Assembly ................................29
Battery Care ................................................................29
Charging Battery .......................................................30
End of Season and Storage ......................................30
Troubleshooting .........................................................31
Section 5: Schematic
Chipper/Shredder Rotor Assembly
with Hammers ............................................................33