Regular Maintenance
Figure 4. Clean Debris from Engine Cooling Fins
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Figure 5. Inspect Shredder Hammers
A. Access Panel
Clean Debris from Engine & Chipper
Service Interval: Before each use and every 100 hours.
The engine requires air flow to cool itself and for combustion. Before each use, clean any debris from the unit especially from around the air shroud intake, air filter, and muffler. Every 100 hours, remove the engine air shroud and clean out any debris from the engine cooling fins at the locations shown in Figure 4. We recommend having this service performed by an authorized dealer.
Inspect / Rotate Shredding Hammers
Service Interval: Every 25 Hours, or As Necessary
The shredding hammers of this unit can be rotated to provide a new cutting surface as required. The triangular hammers can be rotated twice, then flipped over for a total of 6 sharp cutting surfaces. The
WARNING
Amputation hazard. To avoid serious injury from accidental starting, always disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it away from the spark plug when servicing the unit.
1.Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it away from the spark plug.
2.Remove the small circular access panel (A, Figure 5) from the back of the shredder housing.
3.Inspect the cutting edges of the triangular hammers (Figure 6) and
To rotate or replace the shredding hammers, see the Troubleshooting and Repair section.
Figure 6. Triangular Hammer Wear Area
Figure 7. J-Hammer Wear Area
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