Product Manual

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Safety Items
Before Each Use
Every 5 Hours
Every 25 Hours
Every 100 Hours
engine and
chipper
Check general
equipment
condition
X
Check belts
X
Inspect/Rotate
Chipping Knives
X
Check engine oil
level
X
Check tire
pressure
First time 5 hours
X
Change engine oil
X
Replace air filter
X
Replace spark
plug
X
Engine Maintenance
Refer to the engine manual included in your package for information on engine maintenance. Your
engine manual provides information and a maintenance schedule for performing the following tasks:
1. Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to engine manual for capacity and type of oil to
use.
2. Change oil after first 5-8 hours of operation. Change oil while engine is warm. Refill with new oil of
recommended grade.
4. Check spark plug yearly or every 50 hours of operation.
5. Service air cleaner.
6. Keep engine and parts clean.
7. Check engine and equipment often for loose nuts and bolts, keep these items tightened.
Check for Loose Hardware
1. Service Interval: Every 5 hours; every spring and fall.
2. Inspect the unit, checking for loose hardware or components.
3. Pay special attention to the hardware attaching the chipper cone, hopper, axle, and front leg.
Check Safety Labels
1. Service Interval: Every spring and fall.
2. Check that the safety labels are in place and undamaged.
3. Replace any damaged or missing decals.
Inspect In-feed Bin and Guards
1. Service Interval: Every spring and fall.
2. Check that the chipper in-feed bin, and discharge guards are in place, undamaged, and secure.
Replace any damaged or missing parts.