Snapper E55140BV manual Operation, Stopping the Engine, Processing Materials, Chipping Tips

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Stopping the Engine

NOTE: In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by setting the throttle control to STOP.

1.Slide the throttle control fully left to the STOP position.

NOTE: Upon start-up and shut-down, you may hear the metal-to-metal sound of the triangular hammers and J- hammers positioning themselves on the rotor. This is normal.

2.After the engine has stopped moving, remove the spark plug wire and remove any debris from the unit and engine.

Processing Materials

Most materials to be processed can be handled more efficiently by following these tips.

Chipping Tips:

•Prune branches down close to the main branch to make feeding them into the chipper cone easier.

•Large, hard, dried tree branches that resist chipping can be processed by rotating them as you alternately insert and retract them.

•If the material to be chipped is extremely hard, kicks back forcefully when being fed into the chipper cone, or cannot be easily controlled, remove the material immediately and set it aside.

•If additional force is required to insert materials into the chipper, the blades probably need to be sharpened. Consult the Troubleshooting and Repair section of this manual, or see your authorized dealer.

•Maintain control of the materials you are feeding to prevent them from whipping around.

•Do not insert short pieces of material into the chipper cone by hand. Use a larger piece of material to force them into the chipper cone.

Shedding Tips

•Don’t overload the shredder by dumping large volumes of material into the hopper opening.

•Alternate loads of wet and dry material to prevent the discharge from becoming plugged.

•Never use any object to force material into the shredding chamber. It could get caught in the shredding hammers and damage the unit.

Operation

Figure 2. Chipping.

Figure 3. Shredding.

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Contents Series Mfg. No DescriptionMfg. No. Description Manual NoTable of Contents Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Safety Rules and Information Moving PartsSafety Rules & Information PreparationTransporting and Storage Safe Handling of GasolineSafety Decals Safety DecalsDecal Danger, Rotating Cutting Blades Safety Icons Safety IconsMachine CE Specifications Identification NumbersCE Identification Tag Markings Features Controls Control FunctionsGeneral Operating Safety OperationAdding Fuel Starting the EngineOperation Stopping the EngineProcessing Materials Chipping TipsChipping & Shredding Recommendations StorageOperation Type of Waste Size Limitations Permitted Regular Maintenance Maintenance Schedule & ProceduresCheck Safety Labels Check for Loose HardwareRegular Maintenance Clean Debris from Engine & ChipperService Interval Before each use and every 100 hours Service Interval Every 25 Hours, or As NecessaryCheck / Change Engine Air Cleaner Service Interval Every 25 HoursInspect Chipping Knives Replace Spark PlugService Interval Before Each Use Service Interval Every 50 HoursEngine Oil Type & Capacity Check Engine Oil LevelTroubleshooting Repair Troubleshooting ChartTroubleshooting & Repair Shredding Hammer Rotation ReplacementRepair Chipping Knives Sharpening and Replacement Installing the Chipper ConeInitial Assembly Install Chipper Cone All ModelsInstall the Hopper All Models Initial Assembly Install the Handle All ModelsInstall Discharge Bag Add Engine OilAdd Fuel Specifications HP* Briggs & Stratton All ModelsHP* Briggs & Stratton Replacement Parts Maintenance ItemsOptional Accessories Technical Manuals
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