Normal Care

Clean Engine Fins/Air Intake Area

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The engine that powers this chipper/shredder is air- cooled, and requires unobstructed air flow into and around the engine. For proper engine cooling, the cooling fins on the engine cylinder head area must also be kept clear of chipper/shredder deposits, as well as any other build-up of debris that could prevent heat from radiating away from the engine.

To clean the air intake area, remove any chipper/shred- der build up, and then blow out the area using a stream of compressed air. If a compressor is not available, use a stiff bristle parts brush, which is available at most auto parts supply stores.

To clean the cooling fins, brush the area between the

 

 

Clean

 

 

Around

fins with a stiff bristle parts brush, and blow out any

 

 

Area

remaining debris with a stream of compressed air. If the

 

 

 

cooling fins are caked with an oily build-up of

 

 

 

 

 

 

chipper/shredder debris, using a commercially available

Figure 13. Engi e Air I take Area

engine cleaning aerosol may help loosen and remove

 

 

 

the deposits.

 

 

 

 

 

If you use such a cleaning product, you must follow all

Inspec /R

a e Shredding Hammers

safety and use instructions to prevent damage to the

The pa en ed shredding hammers on this line of chip-

engine components and personal injury to you.

per/shredders

an be easily rotated to provide new cut-

Using a stream of water to clean the engine equi es

ting s

rfa es as required.

immediate drying of engine components to prevent rust-

Triang

lar hammers can be rotated twice, then flipped

ing and possible malfunctioning of he engine’s electrical

over for a total of six sharp, new leading edges. “J” ham-

system.

 

for

 

mers on the Model 5/14 can be flipped over once, for a

 

 

t tal of two sharp, new leading edges.

Clean/Oil/Replace Air Filter Element

If the shredding action of the unit seems sluggish, or you

The engine air filter element filters and r

mov s airborne

notice that shredded material is not shredded as thor-

oughly as when the unit was new, the shredding ham-

dirt, dust, and other work site debris from the air before it

mers may need to be rotated or replaced.

 

Not

can enter the carburetor and damage s

nsitive fuel pas-

Rotating the shredder hammers requires the following

sages.

 

 

Depending on the type of air filter element installed on

major steps:

 

1. Removal of the shredder hopper.

your chipper/shredder engine, you should periodically

 

Reproduction

perform one of the following steps:

 

2. Removal of the rotor housing.

•clean and oil the air filter (foam filter only),

•only clean the air filter (Type “A” filter),

•or replace the filter every year or 100 hours of opera- tion (paper filter element).

Consult the engine manufacturer’s manual provided with your chipper/shredder for the specific instructions that apply to your unit.

If you have any doubts about what type of filter element you have, consult you local authorized dealer for help in replacing or ordering the correct element.

3.Removal, rotation, and/or replacement of the shred- der hammers.

4.Replacement of the rotor housing.

5.Replacement of the shredder hopper.

Consult the Troubleshooting and Repair Section of this manual for complete disassembly, inspection, and replacement instructions.

Your local authorized dealer can provide this service to you if you do not wish to disassemble the unit and inspect/repair it yourself.

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