Muffler | 4. LUBRICATION |
WARNING: Do not operate the chipper- shredder without a muffler, or tamper with the exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could 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 performing any adjustments or repairs.
1.REMOVING THE FLAIL SCREEN
If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the flail screen and clean area as follows.
•Stop engine, make certain the chipper- shredder has come to a complete stop and disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug before unclogging the chute.
•Remove the two hand knobs on each side of
the discharge chute (also called the chute deflector).
°Lift the discharge chute up, and keep it out
of the way.
•Remove two hairpin clips from the clevis pins which extend through the housing. Remove the clevis pins. See figure 17.
•Pull the flail screen from inside the housing. See figure 17.
•Clean the screen by scraping or washing with water.
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
•Reinstall the screen.
•Put the discharge chute back to its original position and tighten the hand knobs.
NOTE: Be certain to reassemble the flail screen with the curved side down.
Hairpin
Clips,
Clevis
Pins
Nuts, | Flail | |
Screen | ||
Washers | ||
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Hand Knobs
Figure 17
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