SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Before performing any type of maintenance on the machine, wait for all parts to stop moving and disconnect the spark plug wire. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or property damage.
REMOVING THE FLAIL SCREEN
If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the flail screen and clean area as follows:
1.Stop the engine. Make certain the chipper/shredder vacuum has come to a complete stop.
2.Before unclogging the discharge chute, disconnect and ground the spark plug wire to retaining post.
3.Remove the vacuum bag or blower chute from the unit as instructed in the OPERATION section to obtain access to flail screen.
4.Remove self tapping screw on right side of unit that attaches to the flail screen. See Figure 14.
5.Remove hex screw on top of rear housing near mounting bracket and the flange lock nut that secures flail screen. See Figure 14.
6.Remove and clean the screen by scraping or washing with water. See Figure 15.
7.Reinstall the screen.
Figure 14
Figure 15
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