Operating Guide

Owner’s Manual for Chipper/Shredder 11
Operation
Section 3: Operation
DANGER
Personal injury. NEVER attempt to dislodge debris
from discharge chute or hopper while unit is running.
(000508)
The cutting blades can start again at any moment, which will
result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
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
(000100a)
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING
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.
(000291)
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Unit is shipped without oil. Add
engine oil before starting. See Adding Engine Oil for
in
structions.
1. Chec
k engine oil level.
2. Chec
k fuel level.
3. Inspec
t unit for damage.
4. Chec
k tire pressure.
5. V
isually inspect chipper knife for damage.
Starting the Unit
Risk of fire. Never operate engine without the
carburetor air intake cover installed. Doing so
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
(000511)
1. See Before Starting Engine.
2. See Figure 3-1. Set fuel shutoff valve (A) to open.
3. Inspe
ct inlet hoppers and discharge chute.
Remove any debris buildup. See Cleaning
Clogged Shredder.
4. Set cho
ke control lever (B) to choke. Leave in run
position if engine is already warm.
5. Set throttle control lever (C) to fast
position.
6. Gr
asp recoil starter handle (D) and slowly pull until
resistance is felt, then pull cord rapidly to start
engine.
NOTE: The engine will
usually start within one or two
pulls.
7. Mo
ve choke to the run position as engine warms
up. Wait until engine runs smoothly before making
each adjustment.
8. Whe
n engine has warmed and running smoothly,
verify choke fully in the run position and the throttle
control lever is set to fast for chipping and shred-
ding.
C
B
A
D
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Figure 3-1. Engine Controls