Safety & Operating Instructions

Chapter 4: Maintaining the MACKISSIC GRAVITY SELF FEEDING CHIPPER
This chapter covers regular maintenance procedures that will ensure the best performance and long life of your
MACKISSIC GRAVITY SELF FEEDING CHIPPER . For engine maintenance, please refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual that
came with your machine. Service intervals listed in the checklist below supersede those listed in the Engine Owner’s Manual.
Maintenance Kits and Accessories are available through our website at www.MacKissic.com.
The Flywheel will still rotate for A WHILE after the engine is shut off. Shut down the engine, wait for all moving parts to
come to a complete stop, remove spark plug wire, then wait 5 minutes before performing maintenance on the chipper.
Regular Maintenance Check List
Note: Consider that the service intervals shown are the maximum under normal operating conditions. Increase frequencies under
extremely dirty or dusty conditions.
Procedure
Before Each Use
Every 25 Hours
Every 40 Hours
Check Engine Oil Level
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Check General Equipment Condition
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Check that the Flywheel turns freely (with a long stick only)
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Visually inspect Knife for damage and sharpness
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Clean Engine Exterior and Cooling Fins
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Inspect or replace Air Filter
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Check the Tire Pressure
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Change Engine Oil
1
st
time 5 hours
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Check Belt Tension and Condition
1
st
time 1 hour
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Check Knife and Wear Plate for Sharpness
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Inspect or replace Drive Belt
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Inspect or replace Spark Plug
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Check Knife to Wear Plate Gap
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Check Knife and Wear Plate Attachment Screws
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Check Flywheel Bearing Collar Set Screws
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Lubricate Flywheel Bearings
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Grease Fittings
The flywheel will still rotate for A WHILE after the engine is shut off. Shut down the engine, wait for all moving parts to come
to a complete stop, remove spark plug wire, then wait 5 minutes before moving or working on the chipper.
Your MACKISSIC GRAVITY SELF FEEDING CHIPPER was greased at the Factory. The operator needs to periodically lubricate
the two Bearings of the Chipper Assembly.
18 MacKissic Gravity Self Feeding Chipper