Snapper E55140BV manual Regular Maintenance, Clean Debris from Engine & Chipper

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Regular Maintenance

Figure 4. Clean Debris from Engine Cooling Fins

A

Figure 5. Inspect Shredder Hammers

A. Access Panel

Clean Debris from Engine & Chipper

Service Interval: Before each use and every 100 hours.

The engine requires air flow to cool itself and for combustion. Before each use, clean any debris from the unit especially from around the air shroud intake, air filter, and muffler. Every 100 hours, remove the engine air shroud and clean out any debris from the engine cooling fins at the locations shown in Figure 4. We recommend having this service performed by an authorized dealer.

Inspect / Rotate Shredding Hammers

Service Interval: Every 25 Hours, or As Necessary

The shredding hammers of this unit can be rotated to provide a new cutting surface as required. The triangular hammers can be rotated twice, then flipped over for a total of 6 sharp cutting surfaces. The J-hammers can be flipped over once. To inspect the shredding hammers:

WARNING

Amputation hazard. To avoid serious injury from accidental starting, always disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it away from the spark plug when servicing the unit.

1.Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it away from the spark plug.

2.Remove the small circular access panel (A, Figure 5) from the back of the shredder housing.

3.Inspect the cutting edges of the triangular hammers (Figure 6) and J-hammers (Figure 7).

To rotate or replace the shredding hammers, see the Troubleshooting and Repair section.

Figure 6. Triangular Hammer Wear Area

Figure 7. J-Hammer Wear Area

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Contents Manual No SeriesMfg. No Description Mfg. No. DescriptionTable of Contents Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Moving Parts Safety Rules and InformationPreparation Safety Rules & InformationSafe Handling of Gasoline Transporting and StorageSafety Decals Safety DecalsDecal Danger, Rotating Cutting Blades Safety Icons Safety IconsMachine CE Specifications Identification NumbersCE Identification Tag Markings Control Functions Features ControlsStarting the Engine General Operating SafetyOperation Adding FuelChipping Tips OperationStopping the Engine Processing MaterialsChipping & Shredding Recommendations StorageOperation Type of Waste Size Limitations Permitted Check for Loose Hardware Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule & Procedures Check Safety LabelsService Interval Every 25 Hours, or As Necessary Regular MaintenanceClean Debris from Engine & Chipper Service Interval Before each use and every 100 hoursReplace Spark Plug Check / Change Engine Air CleanerService Interval Every 25 Hours Inspect Chipping KnivesCheck Engine Oil Level Service Interval Before Each UseService Interval Every 50 Hours Engine Oil Type & CapacityTroubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting RepairTroubleshooting & Repair Shredding Hammer Rotation ReplacementRepair Installing the Chipper Cone Chipping Knives Sharpening and ReplacementInitial Assembly Install Chipper Cone All ModelsInstall the Hopper All Models Install the Handle All Models Initial AssemblyInstall Discharge Bag Add Engine OilAdd Fuel Specifications HP* Briggs & Stratton All ModelsHP* Briggs & Stratton Technical Manuals Replacement PartsMaintenance Items Optional Accessories
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