Use And Care Manual

30 Owner’s Manual for Chipper/Shredder
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Follow the recommendations below for battery’s best per-
formance.
• Do not allow battery to discharge completely or
excessively. Charge battery every 4–6 weeks if unit
is not being used. Operate engine for at least 45
minutes to maintain proper battery charge.
• Store unused batteries in a dry area that does not
freeze.
• Do not charge a fully charged battery. A fully
charged battery on a charger creates heat, which
can damage the battery. A fully charged battery
reads 12.0–13.2 volts with a voltmeter.
• Do not continue to crank engine when battery
charge is low.
Charging Battery
Operate engine for at least 45 minutes to maintain proper
battery charge. Use a trickle charger to recharge if bat-
tery loses charge. Charger should have an output of 12V
at no more than 2 amps.
• At 1 amp, battery may charge for as long as 48
hours.
• At 2 amps, battery may charge for as long as 24
hours.
To connect battery charger to chipper/shredder, proceed
as follows.
1. Attach black (-) battery charger cable to battery
negative (-) terminal.
2. Attach red (+) battery charger cable to battery pos-
itive (+) terminal.
3. Plug battery charger into an outlet.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Disconnect battery charger from
outlet first, then disconnect battery charger cables
from battery. Disconnecting the battery charger from
the battery first will cause the battery to discharge
itself back into the charger.
End of Season and Storage
Unit must be stored when not in use for extended periods
of time. Perform the actions below before storage:
• Add stabilizer to fuel tank as needed. Fill tank with
fresh, unleaded fuel and add appropriate amount
of stabilizer or additive. Run engine for a short time
to circulate additive.
• Change oil and oil filter.
• Inspect chipper knife, hammers, and wear plate for
damage or wear.
• Remove any debris wrapped around hammer rotor.
• Remove spark plug and add 1 oz (29.6 mL) of
engine oil into the cylinder hole. Install spark plug
and engage electric starter for a few seconds. This
will coat pistons and seat valves to prevent mois-
ture buildup.
• Clean and replace air filter and fuel filter.
• Verify all nuts, bolts, and screws are securely fas-
tened.
• Remove battery and store in a dry place where the
temperature is between -10 °F (-23 °C) and 85 °F
(23 °C). Do not exceed these limits. Charge battery
once a month, and before returning to service.
• Clean exterior of unit to remove all dirt, grease, and
any other foreign material. Touch up painted sur-
faces that have been scratched or chipped to pre-
vent rust.
• Store unit in a dry, protected place. Cover unit if
stored outdoors. Do not use plastic covering; plas-
tic allows condensation to build which causes rust-
ing.
(000109)
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Verify machine has properly
cooled before installing cover and storing
machine. Hot surfaces could result in fire.