Safety & Operating Instructions

Daily Checklist for the GRAVITY SELF-FEEDING WOOD CHIPPER
Shut down the Engine (The flywheel will continue to rotate for a while after the engine is shut off), Wait 5 minutes for the engine to cool
and all moving parts to come to a complete stop, remove spark plug wire and disconnect the negative battery cable before moving or
working on the chipper.
To help maintain your GRAVITY SELF-FEEDING WOOD CHIPPER for optimum performance, we recommend you follow this checklist each time
you use your Chipper.
[ ] OIL: With the machine on a level surface, check the Engine oil level with the Dipstick and add more if necessary (only add oil to the
level indicated on the Dipstick - DO NOT OVERFILL). Use SAE 30 high detergent motor oil.
[ ] GAS: Fill the Fuel Tank with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
[ ] ENGINE AIR COOLING SYSTEM: It is very important to keep the Engine clean of debris. Remove leaves and other built-up materials
from the Air Intake Screen before, during, and after using the Chipper. Regularly remove debris from the Cooling Fins. A dirty Engine
retains heat and can cause damage to the internal Engine parts.
[ ] BELT: Check the Belt for wear, proper alignment and tension.
[ ] KNIFE and WEAR PLATE: Check the Knife and Wear Plate for tightness, nicks and wear.
[ ] GENERAL CONDITION: Check the general condition of the machine, e.g.; nuts, bolts, welds,
etc. [ ] HOPPER: Check that there is no material left in the hopper before starting the Chipper.
[ ] TIRES: Check that there the proper amount of air in the Tires.
End of Season and Storage
• Shut down the Engine (The flywheel will continue to rotate for a while after the engine is shut off), Wait 5 minutes for the engine to
cool and all moving parts to come to a complete stop, remove spark plug wire and disconnect the negative battery cable before
moving or working on the chipper.
• Never store the GRAVITY SELF-FEEDING WOOD CHIPPER with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are
present, such as hot water
and space heaters, clothes dryers and the like. If you are going to drain the fuel tank, do this outdoors. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
• When not in use, your GRAVITY SELF-FEEDING WOOD CHIPPER should be stored out of the reach of children.
Note: Please refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for engine-specific procedures.
• Change the oil (and oil filter, if applicable).
• If your GRAVITY SELF-FEEDING WOOD CHIPPER will be idle for more than 30 days, we recommend using a gas stabilizer. This will
prevent sediment from gumming up the carburetor. If there is dirt or moisture in the gas or tank, remove it by draining the tank.
Completely fill the tank with fresh, unleaded gas and add the appropriate amount of stabilizer or gasoline additive. Run the engine for a
short time to allow the additive to circulate. Close the fuel Shut-Off Valve to prevent carburetor overflow and leakage.
• Remove the spark plug and pour about 1 ounce of motor oil into the cylinder hole. Reinstall the plug and engage the electric starter for a
few seconds (for manual start pull on the starter cord a few times). This will coat the pistons and seat the valves to prevent moisture
buildup.
• Clean or replace the air filter(s).
• Lubricate all grease fittings.
• Clean any dirt and debris from the cylinder head cooling fins, blower housing, debris screen and muffler area of the engine.
• If your engine has a fuel filter, replace it.
• Check the Drive Belt for wear.
• Check the Chipper Knife and Wear Plate for nicks and wear.
• For electric start models remove the battery or store your GRAVITY SELF-FEEDING WOOD CHIPPER in a dry environment where
the temperature is between –10° F (–23° C) and +85° F (+23° C). Make sure the storage temperatures will never be outside these
limits.
• Clean any debris from the Hopper and Discharge Chute.
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