If necessary, use the tamper plug provided to push

material into the chipper chute. See figure 8. NEVER PLACE HANDS INSIDE CHIPPER CHUTE. PIace

tamper plug inside chipper chute when not in use to deaden the sound.

FIGURE 11.

IMPORTANT: There is a flail screen located inside the housing in the discharge area. If the flail screen becomes clogged, remove and clean as instructed in the Service and Adjustment section on page 14.

For best performance, it is important to keep the

chipper blades sharp. If the composition of the material being discharged changes (becomes stringy, etc.) or if the rate at which the material is discharged slows down considerably, it is likely that the chipper

blades are dutl and need to be sharpened or replaced. Refer to Service and Adjustments sections.

TO EMPTY BAG

Open the large zipper on the bag to empty the bag. See figure 12. Be certain the zipper is closed when operating the unit.

FIGURE 12.

GASAND OIL FILL-UP

OIL

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

Colder <

32°F

_- Warmer

5W30

 

SAE 30

NOTE: Although multi-viscosityoils (5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi- viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

•Use engine oil provided. Remove oil fill dipstick. See figure 13. With chipper-vacuum level, use a funnel to fill engine with oil to FULL mark on dipstick.

Capacity is approximately 26 ounces. Be careful not to overfill. Oil bottle provided contains 27 oz. of oil. Tilt chipper-vacuum toward the left (from behind the hopper), then re-level. Check oil level. Refill to FULL mark on dipstick if necessary. Replace dipstick and tighten.

Oil

Fill

Dipstick

Oil

Drain

FIGURE 13.

GAS

•Remove fuel cap and fill fuel tank with approxi- mately 1 gallon of clean, fresh, lead-free grade automotive gasoline. DO NOT use Ethyl or high octane gasoline. Be certain container is clean and free from rust or foreign particles. Never use gaso- line that may be stale from tong periods of storage in the container. Replace fuel cap.

1/'2INCH OF TOP OF FUEL TANK TO

_L WARNING: DO NOT FILL CLOSER THAN

PREVENT SPILLS AND TO ALLOW FOR

FUEL EXPANSION. IF GASOLINE IS ACCIDENTLY SPILLED, MOVE CHIPPER- VACUUM AWAY FROM AREA OF SPILL.

AVOID CREATING ANY SOURCE OF IGNITION UNTIL GASOLINE VAPORS HAVE DISAPPEARED.

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79964 specifications

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