Inspect Chipping Knives
Service Interval: Every 25 Hours, or As Necessary
The chipping knives of this unit can be rotated or sharpened to provide a new cutting surface as required. When inspecting the knives be careful to avoid touching the sharpened edges. To inspect the chipping knives:
1.Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it away from the spark plug.
WARNING
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.
2.See Figure 8. Remove the nuts securing the chipper cone to the front of the chipper. Remove the chipper cone (A) to access the knives.
3.Using the recoil starter, slowly pull the starter rope to rotate the rotor into position so the blades can be seen.
To sharpen or replace the chipper knives, see the Troubleshooting and Repair section.
Regular Maintenance
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Figure 8. Inspect Chipper Knives
A. Chipper Cone
Check / Change Engine Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Every 25 Hours
The engine air cleaner assembly should be opened, inspected, and the filer element replaced every 25 hours, or as required if debris has built up in the assembly.
To replace the air filter and
1.Loosen the screw (A, Figure 9) and remove the filter cover (B).
2.Inspect the
3.Insert the new
(D) inside the filter cover (B). Make sure the arrows on the filter element are pointed up, and the lip of the
4.Insert the cover tabs (F) into the filter base slots.
5.Tilt the cover up into place and tighten the screw (A).
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Figure 9. Change Air Filter
A.Screw
B.Filter Cover
C.Pre-Cleaner
D.Air Filter Element
E.Air Filter Base
F.Slots and Tabs
Replace Spark Plug
Please contact your authorized dealer to perform this service.
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