Table of Contents

Safety Rules & Information	2
Safety Decals	6
Safety Icons	7
Identification Numbers	8
Features & Controls	9
Control Functions	9
Operation	10
General Operating Safety	10
Adding Fuel	10
Starting the Engine	10
Stopping the Engine	11
Processing Materials	11
Chipping / Shredding Recommendations	12
Storage	12

Troubleshooting & Repair	17
Troubleshooting Chart	17
Repair	18
Initial Assembly	20
Initial Assembly	20
Specifications	23
Parts & Accessories	24

NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.

Regular Maintenance	13
Maintenance Schedule & Procedures	13
Check for Loose Hardware	13
Check Safety Labels	13
Inspect Cone, Hopper, & Guards	13
Clean Debris from Engine & Chipper	14
Inspect / Rotate Shredding Hammers	14
Inspect Chipping Knives	15
Check / Change Engine Air Cleaner	15
Replace Spark Plug	15
Engine Oil Type and Capacity	16
Check Engine Oil Level	16
Change Engine Oil	16

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Contents

Mfg. No. Description SeriesMfg. No Description Manual No Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Safety Rules and Information Moving Parts Safety Rules & Information Preparation Transporting and Storage Safe Handling of Gasoline Decal Danger, Rotating Cutting Blades Safety DecalsSafety Decals Machine Safety IconsSafety Icons CE Identification Tag Markings CE SpecificationsIdentification Numbers Features Controls Control Functions Adding Fuel General Operating SafetyOperation Starting the Engine Processing Materials OperationStopping the Engine Chipping Tips Operation Type of Waste Size Limitations Permitted Chipping & Shredding RecommendationsStorage Check Safety Labels Regular MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule & Procedures Check for Loose Hardware Service Interval Before each use and every 100 hours Regular MaintenanceClean Debris from Engine & Chipper Service Interval Every 25 Hours, or As Necessary Inspect Chipping Knives Check / Change Engine Air CleanerService Interval Every 25 Hours Replace Spark Plug Engine Oil Type & Capacity Service Interval Before Each UseService Interval Every 50 Hours Check Engine Oil Level Troubleshooting Repair Troubleshooting Chart Repair Troubleshooting & RepairShredding Hammer Rotation Replacement Chipping Knives Sharpening and Replacement Installing the Chipper Cone Install the Hopper All Models Initial AssemblyInstall Chipper Cone All Models Initial Assembly Install the Handle All Models Add Fuel Install Discharge BagAdd Engine Oil HP* Briggs & Stratton SpecificationsHP* Briggs & Stratton All Models Optional Accessories Replacement PartsMaintenance Items Technical Manuals

Snapper E55140BV manual Table of Contents

Models: E55140BV