Ifnecessary,replacepaper filter(do not attempt
to clean). Installnew filter on base.
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Clean Engine
Clean engine periodically. Remove dirt and debris with a clothor brush.
Frequently remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from cooling fins,air intake screen and levers and linkage. See figure 14. This will help ensure adequate cooling and correct engine speed.
Clean cooling
Figure 14
Yearly or every 25 hours, whicheveroccursfirst, remove the blower housing and clean the areas shownin figure 14 to avoidoverspeeding, overheatingand engine damage. Clean more often if necessary.
NOTE: Cleaning with a forceful spray of water is not recommended as water could contaminatethe fuel
system.
WARNING:areasnearby Temperaturemay exceed 150of muffler° F(65°C)and.
Avoid these areas,
Spark Plug
Clean the spark plug and reset the gap to .030" at least once a season or every 50 hours of operation. See figure 15. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each season. Refer to engine parts list for correct spark plug type.
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Plug
Figure 15
NOTE: Do not sandblast spark plug. Spark plug
should be cleaned by scrapingor wire brushing and washing witha commercialsolvent.
Muffler
A WARNING: Do not operate the chipper- shredder without a muffler, or tamper with the exhaust system. Damaged mufflersor spark arresterscould create a fire hazard.
Inspect periodically, and replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection. Replace if damaged.
&WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire, and move it
away from spark plug before performingany adjustmentsor repairs.
LUBRICATION
Lubricate the pivot points on the release bar, hopper assembly, chute deflector and chipper chute once a season using a light oil. See figure 16
Figure 16: Lubrication Chart
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