Snapper E55140BV Inspect Chipping Knives, Check / Change Engine Air Cleaner, Replace Spark Plug

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Inspect Chipping Knives

Service Interval: Every 25 Hours, or As Necessary

The chipping knives of this unit can be rotated or sharpened to provide a new cutting surface as required. When inspecting the knives be careful to avoid touching the sharpened edges. To inspect the chipping knives:

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

WARNING

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.

2.See Figure 8. Remove the nuts securing the chipper cone to the front of the chipper. Remove the chipper cone (A) to access the knives.

3.Using the recoil starter, slowly pull the starter rope to rotate the rotor into position so the blades can be seen.

To sharpen or replace the chipper knives, see the Troubleshooting and Repair section.

Regular Maintenance

A

Figure 8. Inspect Chipper Knives

A. Chipper Cone

Check / Change Engine Air Cleaner

Service Interval: Every 25 Hours

The engine air cleaner assembly should be opened, inspected, and the filer element replaced every 25 hours, or as required if debris has built up in the assembly.

To replace the air filter and pre-cleaner assembly:

1.Loosen the screw (A, Figure 9) and remove the filter cover (B).

2.Inspect the pre-cleaner (C) and air filter element (D). If either are soiled, then replace.

3.Insert the new pre-cleaner (C) and air filter element

(D) inside the filter cover (B). Make sure the arrows on the filter element are pointed up, and the lip of the pre-cleaner covers the bottom filter pleats.

4.Insert the cover tabs (F) into the filter base slots.

5.Tilt the cover up into place and tighten the screw (A).

C

D

E

 

 

B

 

 

A

 

F

 

 

Figure 9. Change Air Filter

A.Screw

B.Filter Cover

C.Pre-Cleaner

D.Air Filter Element

E.Air Filter Base

F.Slots and Tabs

Replace Spark Plug

Please contact your authorized dealer to perform this service.

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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 Identification Numbers CE SpecificationsCE Identification Tag Markings Features Controls Control FunctionsGeneral Operating Safety OperationAdding Fuel Starting the EngineOperation Stopping the EngineProcessing Materials Chipping TipsStorage Chipping & Shredding RecommendationsOperation 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 ChartShredding Hammer Rotation Replacement Troubleshooting & RepairRepair Chipping Knives Sharpening and Replacement Installing the Chipper ConeInstall Chipper Cone All Models Initial AssemblyInstall the Hopper All Models Initial Assembly Install the Handle All ModelsAdd Engine Oil Install Discharge BagAdd Fuel HP* Briggs & Stratton All Models SpecificationsHP* Briggs & Stratton Replacement Parts Maintenance ItemsOptional Accessories Technical Manuals
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