Snapper E55140BV Regular Maintenance, Maintenance Schedule & Procedures, Check for Loose Hardware

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Regular

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule & Procedures

The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your unit.

SAFETY ITEMS

Before

Every 5

Every 25

Every

Every

Spring &

 

Each

Hours

Hours

100

250

Fall

 

Use

 

 

Hours

Hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check for loose hardware

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check all safety labels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect cone, hopper, and guards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHIPPER MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Before

Every 5

Every 25

Every

Every

Spring &

 

Each

Hours

Hours

100

250

Fall

 

Use

 

 

Hours

Hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean debris from engine and chipper. **

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect/Rotate Shredding Hammers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect/Rotate Chipping Knives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Before

Every 8

Every 25

Every 50

Every

Spring &

 

Each

Hours

Hours

Hours

100

Fall

 

Use

 

 

 

Hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Engine Oil Level *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change Engine Oil * **

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check / Change Engine Air Filter * **

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace Spark Plug *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Refer to engine owner’s manual. Change original engine oil after initial break-in period of 5-8 hours.

**More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.

Check for Loose Hardware

Service Interval: Every 5 hours; every spring and fall.

Inspect the unit, checking for loose hardware or components. Pay special attention to the hardware attaching the chipper cone, hopper, axle, and front leg.

Check Safety Labels

Service Interval: Every spring and fall.

Check that the safety labels are in place and undamaged. Sample illustrations and part numbers of the decals can be found on page 6. Replace any damaged or missing decals.

Inspect Cone, Hopper, & Guards

Service Interval: Every spring and fall.

Check that the chipper cone, shredder hopper, and discharge guards are in place, undamaged, and secure. Replace any damaged or missing parts.

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Contents Mfg. No. Description SeriesMfg. 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 GasolineDecal Danger, Rotating Cutting Blades Safety DecalsSafety Decals Machine Safety IconsSafety Icons CE Identification Tag Markings CE SpecificationsIdentification Numbers Features Controls Control FunctionsAdding Fuel General Operating SafetyOperation Starting the EngineProcessing Materials OperationStopping the Engine Chipping TipsOperation Type of Waste Size Limitations Permitted Chipping & Shredding RecommendationsStorage Check Safety Labels Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule & Procedures Check for Loose HardwareService Interval Before each use and every 100 hours Regular MaintenanceClean Debris from Engine & Chipper Service Interval Every 25 Hours, or As NecessaryInspect Chipping Knives Check / Change Engine Air CleanerService Interval Every 25 Hours Replace Spark PlugEngine Oil Type & Capacity Service Interval Before Each UseService Interval Every 50 Hours Check Engine Oil LevelTroubleshooting Repair Troubleshooting ChartRepair Troubleshooting & RepairShredding Hammer Rotation Replacement Chipping Knives Sharpening and Replacement Installing the Chipper ConeInstall the Hopper All Models Initial AssemblyInstall Chipper Cone All Models Initial Assembly Install the Handle All ModelsAdd Fuel Install Discharge BagAdd Engine Oil HP* Briggs & Stratton SpecificationsHP* Briggs & Stratton All Models Optional Accessories Replacement PartsMaintenance Items Technical Manuals