•Remove the shoulder screws and bell washers that go through the pivot arms and height bracket adjusters to the front support brace.
•Remove the three screws on the upper housing that secure the nozzle cover and the nine screws that secure the lower housing to the upper housing. See Figure 12.
Housing |
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Screw |
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Nozzle | Lower Housing |
Screws | Screws |
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Figure 12
•Remove lock nut that secures flail screen to the lower housing. The flail screen does not have to be removed.
•Remove the hex bolt, lock washer, and flat washer that secure the impeller assembly to the crankshaft. See Figure 13.
•Apply lubricant to the threads of impeller removal tool and then thread the tool into the crankshaft. Stop when the impeller assembly can move on the crankshaft.
•Remove the impeller assembly from the crankshaft. Unthread the impeller removal tool from the impeller assembly.
•Remove the blade using a 3/16” allen wrench on the outside of the blade and 1/2” wrench on the impeller assembly.
•Replace or sharpen chipper blade.
•When sharpening blade, protect hands by using gloves and follow the original angle of grind.
•Reassemble by performing the previous steps in reverse order.
•Tighten blade screws to
NOTE: Make certain chipper blade is reassembled with the sharp edge facing upward. See Figure 14.
Flail | Chipper | |
Blade | ||
Blade | ||
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| Impeller | |
| Assembly |
Figure 14
Upper | Storing Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum | |
• Clean the equipment thoroughly. | ||
Housing | ||
• Wipe equipment with a oiled rag to prevent rust. | ||
Chipper | ||
Blade | • Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage | |
Impeller | ||
Assembly | instructions | |
| • Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to | |
| corrosive materials such as fertilizer. | |
Hex Bolt |
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Lock Washer |
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Flat Washer |
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Flail |
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Blade |
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BOTTOM VIEW |
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Figure 13
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