Rover 9862, 9848, 9885 Fuel, Rotor engagement Petrol Models, Rotor disengagement Petrol Models

Rover Mowers Limited		Chip ‘N’ ShredTM		SETTING UP
2.7 Fuel			3.	Using a clean funnel fill the fuel tank with clean fresh
1.	Position the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM on a level surface in a			unleaded petrol.
			4.	Replace the fuel tank cap.
	well ventilated area. Clean around the fuel tank cap.		5.	Wipe up any spilt petrol.
2.	Remove the fuel tank cap.			3. OPERATION

3.1 To start the engine - Petrol Models

Refer to the engine manufacturers instructions

1.Move the clutch lever to the disengaged position.

2.Move the choke lever to the choke position.

3. Move the throttle lever to the fast position.

4.Move the fuel shutoff valve to the on position (if fitted).

5.Move the Stop Control switch to the on position (if fitted).

6.Grasp the starter cord and pull.

7.When the engine starts, move the choke lever to the run position and the throttle lever to the slow position.

3.2 To stop the engine - Petrol Models

Refer to the engine manufacturers instructions

WARNING

Blades continue to free wheel after engine has been switched off

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

2.Move the fuel shutoff valve to the off position (if fitted).

3.Move the stop control switch to the off position (if fitted).

4.Move the clutch lever to the disengaged position if engaged.

3.3Rotor engagement - Petrol Models

1.Start the engine as per the section 3.1.

2.Move the throttle control to the fast position.

3.Slowly move the clutch lever on the left hand side of the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM to the engaged position. Figure 7.

3.4 Rotor disengagement - Petrol Models

1.Move the rotor clutch lever to the disengaged position. ‘O’ Figure 7.

2. Move the throttle control to the slow	or off ‘O’
position as required.

3.5 Operation - Electric Models

1.Connect the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM to a suitable power supply with a 15amp rated power cord fitted with 10 amp fittings no longer than 20 meters long.

Longer cords will result in voltage drop and possible premature overload drop out and or possible motor damage.

2.To start the Chip ‘N’ShredTM move the motor switch to the ‘On’ position ‘I’.

3.To stop the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM move the motor switch to the ‘Off’ position ‘O’.

4.If the overload switch activates during operation wait 60 seconds, reset the overload and switch the unit back on. This will allow the electric motor time to cool and the overload switch to reset.

5.If after waiting 60 seconds the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM fails to restart the following procedure should be followed.

a.Switch the machine off and disconnect the power supply.

b.Check for blockages and that the rotor is free to rotate. If the rotor is jammed remove the screens to clear blockage. Refer to section 3.9.

c.Connect to the power supply and switch on the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM

d.If the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM will not start check the fuse or circuit breaker on the electrical circuit being used and rectify if necessary.

e.If the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM will not start and the electrical circuit is found to be operational, contact your local authorised Rover service dealer.

3.6 Shredding material

1.Start the Chip ‘N’ShredTM engine as per section 3.1.for petrol models or section 3.5 for electric models.

WARNING

Operators should always wear safety glasses, hearing protection and gloves while operating the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM

2.Engage the rotor clutch as per section 3.3. Petrol Models only.

3.Feed branches with foliage first into hopper so as to control the rate of feed. Maximum branch size in shredder hopper is approximately 20mm diameter.

4.When feeding vines or long stringy types of material into the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM, cut them first into lengths of no more than 600mm long. Be careful not to wrap materials around hands when feeding.

5.Do not feed at a faster rate than the Chip ‘N’ShredTM can shred and discharge material, as you may stall the rotor and overload the engine and or damage the drive belt.

3.7 Chipper tube feeding

Feed larger branches, up to approximately 70mm diameter, into the chipper tube. Control the rate of feed by pulling back on the branch so as not to block the unit and cause it to stall.

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