Regular Maintenance
Keeping your chipper/shredder in top running condition will prolong its life, and help you obtain optimum perfor- mance whenever you wish to chip or shred yard or gar- den waste.
Please read the normal care schedule below, and observe these recommended care operating intervals to extend the life of your unit.
NORMAL CARE PROCEDURES & SCHEDULE
Perform Each item at the Interval Shown
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| Check For Loose Parts & Hardware | 19 | ● |
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| Check Oil Level And Add As Req’d | 19 | ● Each Use |
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| Change Oil | 19 |
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| Change Spark Plug | 20 |
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| Clean Engine Fins & Air Intake Area | 20 | ● |
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| Clean/Oil Air Filter Element | 21 |
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| Inspect Starter Rope & Handle | 21 |
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| Inspect Battery & Electrical Connections | 21 |
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| Check Battery Electrolyte Level | 21 |
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| Lube Starter Drive Gear | 22 |
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| Lubricate Wheel Axles | 22 |
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| Inspect Chipper Cone & Shredder Hopper | 22 |
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| Inspect Hopper Guards | 23 |
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| Inspect/Rotate Shredding Hammers | 23 |
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| Inspect/Sharpen Chipping Knives | 23 |
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| Check Safety Labels | 24 | ● Each Use |
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*Perform required care yearly or at 100 Hour intervals, whichever is less.
**Change the engine oil after the first 5 hours of operation, then after every 25 hours of operation. See engine manual for oil recommendations or contact your dealer.
NOTE: Any unusual noise or vibration, decreased performance, or engine odor, requires immediate attention.
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