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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE _ _" _ p p _o" SERVICE DATES

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Check engine oil

Change engine oil

Service air cleaner

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Clean engine

Reset spark plug

Clean muffler

2. CLEANING

Clean the chipper-shredder by running water from a hose through the hopper assembly and chipper chute with the engine running. Allow the chipper-shredder to dry thoroughly.

Wash the bag periodically with water. Allow to dry thoroughly in the shade. Do not use heat.

3. ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Engine Oil

•Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil'sviscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. Refer to page 9 of this manual for viscosity chart.

•The four-cycle engine of your chipper- shredder will normally consume some oil. Therefore, check engine oil level regularly approximately every five hours of operation and before each usage.

•Stop engine and wait several minutes before

checking oil level. With engine on level ground, the oil must be to FULL mark on dipstick. Change engine oil after the first five hours of operation, and every twenty-five hours thereafter.

To Drain Oil

Drain oil while engine is warm. Follow the instructions given below.

•Remove oil drain plug. Catch oil in a suitable container.

•When engine is drained of all oil, replace drain plug securely.

•Refill with fresh oil. Refer to GAS AND OIL FILL-UP section.

•Replace dipstick.

Air Cleaner

The air cleaner prevents damaging dirt, dust, etc., from entering the carburetor and being forced into the engine and is important to engine life and performance. The air cleaner consists of a pre- cleaner or foam filter, and a paper filter. Never run

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