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Lubrication
Spring Latch: Lubricate the la tch with light oil once a
season
Chipper Chute Hinge: Lubricate the hinge with light oil
once a season.
Chute Deflector: Lubricate the pivot points on the
chute deflector with light oil onc e a season.
Engine: Check engine oil level before each use as
follows:
• Remove the dips tick and wipe with a clean clo th.
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• Replace and tighten dipstick.
• Remove and check the oil fill level. Add oil if
necessary (Refer to Page 9 for prop er oil type).
Air Cleaner
Clean air cleaner’s precleaner every 25 h ours under
normal conditions. To remove air cleaner, proceed as
follows:
• Remove knob and cover. See Figure 14.
Figure 14
MAINTENANCE
Customer Responsibilities
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
PRODUCT
ENGINE
SERVICE
DATES
Before each use
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
Before storage
Every 100 hours
Once a season
Lube Spring Latch
Lube Chute Deflector
Inspect Chipper Blades
Check Oil Level
Clean Air Filter Precleaner
Change Oil
Clean Engine
Lube Chipper Chute Hinge
Inspect Shredder Blade
Check Spark Plug
Full
Cover
Pre-cleaner
Stud
Air Cleaner
Base
Knob
Cartridge