OFF-SEASON Storage, Lubrication, Blade

LUBRICATION

Wheels - The wheels require no lubrication,

Flails and Fingers - If the unit is disassembled for any reason, lubricate the flails and fingers with a light oil (engine oil may be usedt

CUTTING BLADE

The cutting blade may be removed for grinding or replacement as follows

1 Lower the upper guide extension

2, Block up the housing See figure 20.

3.Remove the four elastic lock nuts from the back of the housing using a 1/2" wrench Refer to figure

14.Separate the shredder into two halves

4, Remove the back-up ptater See figure 20

When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important that each

cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade An unbalanced blade wil!

cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds and may cause damage to the unit

The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver or nail Remove metal from the heavy side until it balanced evenly See figure 21

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NOTE

When reassembling, make certain the

opening on the back up plate is toward the bottom of the unit The back up plate

may be reversed to provide a new cutting edge

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Blade

Back-Up	/
Back-Up	/
Plate_.	,__	.....

FIGURE 20,

5.Hold the blade retainer on the impeller assembly with an adjustable wrench to keep the blade from turning as shown in figure 20

6, Remove the blade by removing the center bolt, lock washer and fiat washer

NOTE

Use caution when removing the blade to

avoid contacting the weld bolts protruding from the housing.

WARNING

The blade is reversible and can be assembled to the crankshaft with either

side showing

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FIGURE 21

When reassembling the blade, tighten to between 375 and 450 inch pounds, or lacking torque wrench, tighten securet¥

FLAILS AND FINGERS

The flails and fingers may be _eversed when they become dull It is suggested that this procedure be performed by your nearest Sears Service Department

OFF-SEASON STORAGE

tf the chipper-shredder is to be inoperative for a period

longer than 30 days, the following precautions are recommended.

IWorking outdoors, drain all [uel from the fue! tank. Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel

DO NOT DRAIN FUEL WHILE SMOKING,

OR IF NEAR AN OPEN FIRE

2, Drain alI the oil from the crankcase (this should be

done after the engine has been operated and is still warm) and refill crankcase with fresh oi!

3Protect the inside of the engine for storage as follows

Remove spark plug, pour approximately !/2 ounce

(approximately one tablespoonl of engine oil into cylinder and crank slowly to distribute oil Replace spark plug

4Clean the engine and the entire chipper-shredder thoroughly

NOTE

When storing any type of power

equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed. care should be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a tight oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially all moving parts

Store in a clean, d_y area

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