Use And Care Manual

Owner’s Manual for Chipper/Shredder iii
Table of Contents
Section 1: Safety Rules & General
Information
Introduction ..................................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
Safety Rules .................................................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
General Hazards ...........................................................2
Exhaust and Fuel Hazards ..........................................3
Fire Hazards .................................................................4
Safety and Operating Decals ......................................5
Section 2: General Information and Setup
Specifications ...............................................................7
Components and Controls ..........................................8
Emissions .....................................................................9
Assembling the Unit ....................................................9
Adding Engine Oil and Fuel ........................................9
Engine Fluid Requirements .........................................9
Adding Engine Oil ........................................................9
Adding Fuel ...............................................................10
Checking Tire Pressure .............................................10
High Altitude Replacement Kit ..................................10
Section 3: Operation
Operation and Use Questions ..................................11
Before Starting Engine ..............................................11
Break-in Period ..........................................................11
Starting the Unit .........................................................11
Stopping the Unit .......................................................12
Operating Zone ..........................................................12
Operating Tips ............................................................12
Using the Chipper Chute ...........................................13
Shredder Hopper ........................................................13
Using the Discharge Bag ..........................................14
Cleaning Clogged Shredder ......................................14
Storing the Unit ..........................................................14
Short-term Storage ....................................................14
Long-term Storage ....................................................14
Return to Service After Storage ...............................14
Section 4: Maintenance
Maintenance ...............................................................15
Maintenance Schedule ..............................................15
Changing Engine Oil ..................................................16
Maintaining Spark Plug .............................................16
Maintaining Air Filter(s) .............................................17
Maintaining Chipper Blades ......................................17
Maintaining Shredder Hammers ...............................17
Section 5: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting .........................................................19