NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and keep spark plug side up.
•Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it away from the spark plug.
•Remove the front hubcaps, shoulder screws, wave washers, and bell washers that attach to the front wheels. See Figure 12.
•Remove the shoulder screws that go through the pivot arms and height bracket adjusters to the front support brace.
| Pivot |
| Shoulder |
| Arm | Bell | |
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| Washer |
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| Hubcap |
Height |
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Bracket |
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Adjuster | Shoulder |
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| Wave Washer |
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Figure 12
•Remove the three screws on the upper housing that secure the nozzle cover and the nine screws that secure the lower housing the upper housing. See Figure 13.
| Lower |
Nozzle | Housing |
Screws | |
Screws |
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Figure 13
•Remove lock nut that secures flail screen to the lower housing. The flail screen does not have to be removed.
•Remove the hex bolt, lock washer, and flat washer that secure the impeller assembly to the crankshaft. See Figure 14.
Upper |
Housing |
Chipper |
Blade |
Impeller |
Assembly |
Hex Bolt |
Lock Washer |
Flat Washer |
Flail |
Blade |
BOTTOM VIEW |
Figure 14
•Apply lubricant to the threads of impeller removal tool and then thread the tool into the crankshaft. Stop when the impeller assembly can move on the crankshaft.
•Remove the impeller assembly from the crankshaft. Unthread the impeller removal tool from the impeller assembly.
•Remove the blade using a 3/16” allen wrench on the outside of the blade and 1/2” wrench on the impeller assembly.
•Replace or sharpen chipper blade.
•When sharpening blade, protect hands by using gloves and follow the original angle of grind.
•Reassemble by performing the previous steps in reverse order.
•Tighten blade screws to
Storing Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum
•Clean the equipment thoroughly.
•Wipe equipment with a oiled rag to prevent rust.
•Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions
•Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer.
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