Rover 9859, 9862, 9848, 9858, 9885 Fuel, To stop the engine Petrol Models, Shredding material

Rover Mowers Limited Chip `N Shred SETTING UP

2.7 Fuel

1.Position the Chip `N Shred on a level surface in a well ventilated area. Clean around the fuel tank cap.

2.Remove the fuel tank cap.

3.Using a clean funnel fill the fuel tank with clean fresh unleaded petrol.

4.Replace the fuel tank cap. 5.

5.Wipe up any spilt petrol.

					3. OPERATION
	3.1 To start the engine - Petrol Models
	Refer to the engine manufacturers instructions.			3. To stop the Chip `N' Shred move the motor switch to the
				'Off' position `O'.
1.		Move the clutch lever to the disengaged position.		4. If the overload switch activates during operation wait 60
2.		Move the choke lever to the choke position.		seconds, reset the overload and switch the unit back on.
				This will allow the electric motor time to cool and the
3.		Move the throttle lever to the fast	position.	overload switch to reset.
				5. If after waiting 60 seconds the Chip `N Shred fails to
4.		Move the fuel shutoff valve to the on position (if fitted).
				restart the following procedure should be followed.
5.		Move the Stop Control switch to the on position (if
				a.	Switch the machine off and disconnect the power
		fitted).			supply.
6.		Grasp the starter cord and pull.
				b.	Check for blockages and that the rotor is free to
7.		When the engine starts, move the choke lever to the			rotate. If the rotor is jammed remove the screens to
					clear blockage. Refer to section 3.9.
		run position and the throttle lever to the slow
				c.	Connect to the power supply and switch on the Chip
		position.			`N Shred.
	3.2 To stop the engine - Petrol Models			d.	If the Chip `N Shred will not start check the fuse or
					circuit breaker on the electrical circuit being used
	Refer to the engine manufacturers instructions				and rectify if necessary.
				e. If the Chip `N Shred will not start and the electrical
		WARNING			circuit is found to be operational, contact your local
		Blades continue to free wheel after engine has			authorised Rover service dealer.
		been switched off

3.6 Shredding material

1.Move the throttle lever to the off position. O

2.	Move the fuel shutoff valve to the off position (if fitted).	1. Start the Chip `N Shred engine as per section 3. L
3.	Move the stop control switch to the off position (if fitted).	for petol models or section 3.5 for electric models.

4.Move the clutch lever to the disengaged position if

	engaged.			WARNING
			Operators should always wear safety glasses,
3.3 Rotor engagement - Petrol Models			hearing protection and gloves while operating the
			Chip `N Shred.
1.	Start the engine as per the section 3.1.		2. Engage the rotor clutch as per section 3.3. Petrol
2.	Move the throttle control to the fast position.			Models only.
			3.	Feed branches with foliage first into hopper so as to
3.	Slowly move the clutch lever on the left hand side of the
				control the rate of feed. Maximum branch size in
	Chip `N Shred to the engaged position. Figure 7.
				shredder hopper is approximately 20mm diameter.
3.4 Rotor disengagement - Petrol Models			4.	When feeding vines or long stringy types of material
				into the Chip `N Shred, cut them first into lengths of
1.	Move the rotor clutch lever to the disengaged position.			no more than 600mm long. Be careful not to wrap
				materials around hands when feeding.
	`O' Figure 7.
			5. Do not feed at a faster mate than the Chip `N Shred
2.	Move the throttle control to the slow	or off `O'
				can shred and discharge material, as you may stall
	position as required.			the rotor and overload the engine and or damage

3.5 Operation - Electric Models	the drive belt.
1. Connect the Chip `N Shred to a suitable power supply	3.7 Chipper tube feeding
with a 15amp rated power cord fitted with 10 amp fittings	Feed larger branches, up to approximately 70mm diameter,
no longer than 20 meters long. Longer cords will result
	into the chipper tube. Control the rate of feed by pulling back
in voltage drop and possible premature overload drop
	on the branch so as not to block the unit and cause it to stall.
out and or possible motor damage.

2.To start the Chip `N Shred move the motor switch to the `On' position `I'.