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Snapper SAC55140BV Model Specifications, Optional Vacuum Kit, Component Location, MODEL 5/14

Models: 5/14, 8/14 SAC55140BV

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Controls & Major Components

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	G
	B
Optional Vacuum Kit
F	C
	E
	D

Figure 6. Component Location

MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS	MODEL 5/14		MODEL 8/14

Horsepower	5	H.P.	8	H.P.

Chipping Capacity	2	1/2"	3"

Chipping Knives	2		2

Shredding Hammers	2	- Triangular	2	- Triangular
	2	- J Hammers	2	- J Hammers

Shredder Capacity	1/2" x 18" Long		1/2" x 18" Long

Waste Reduction Ratio	Up to 20:1		Up to 20:1

Weight	97 lbs.		119 lbs.

Optional Equipment	Vac Kit		Vac Kit
	w/Leaf Tray & Vacuum End		w/Leaf Tray & Vacuum End

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Snapper SAC55140BV, 5/14, 8/14 manual Model Specifications, Optional Vacuum Kit, Component Location, MODEL 5/14, MODEL 8/14

Contents

OPERATOR’S MANUAL 5/14 Series8/14 Series Chipper/ShredderSTORAGE MODEL IDENTIFICATIONMODEL IDENTIFICATION MODEL REFERENCEGENERAL Safety RulesSETTING UP DANGERDANGER SPARK/FIRE HAZARD GAS ENGINES MAY REQUIRE OPERATING LOCATIONSAFE WEARING APPAREL A SPARK ARRESTER FOR SAFE OPERATIONTRANSPORTING AND STORAGE OPERATING SAFETYSafety Rules Caution Label Part No. 5004100 hopper Danger Label SERVICE AND MAINTENANCESAFETY DECALS Safety RulesFigure 2. Installing the Hopper Handle AssemblyFigure 1. Installing the Chipper Cone Figure 4. Installing Hardware Inside HopperHOPPER Figure 5A. Discharge Bag InstallationFigure 5B. Discharge Bag Installation-European model DISCHARGE BAGOPERATING CONTROLS E. Fan/Rotor HousingControls & Major Components MAJOR COMPONENTSOptional Vacuum Kit MODEL SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONS Figure 6. Component LocationSITE LOCATION OperationDESCRIPTION GeneralOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHECKS BEFORE STARTINGSTART-UP Cold StartsFigure 9. Properly Feeding Longer Materials for Shredding Properly Feeding Longer Materials For ShreddingFigure 7. Proper Stance for Chipping OperationShredding MATERIAL PROCESSINGSHUTTING DOWN ChippingTYPE OF WASTE PERMITTED WASTE MATERIALS GUIDEOPERATION SIZE LIMITATIONSSCHEDULE Normal Care Procedures - Perform Each Item At Use Interval ShownNormal Care SERVICING THE CHIPPER/SHREDDERChanging Oil Figure 12. Spark Plug Gap SettingOil Level Changing The Spark PlugInspect/Rotate Shredding Hammers Clean Engine Fins/Air Intake AreaClean/Oil/Replace Air Filter Element Figure 13. Engine Air Intake AreaLubricate Wheel Axles Check Safety LabelsInspect/Sharpen Chipping Knives Inspect Starter Rope/HandleTEMPORARY STORAGE Figure 14. Improper Placement Of UnitStorage LONG TERM STORAGESYMPTOM Troubleshooting & RepairTROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSEREPAIR Engine ServiceFigure 19. Removing Rotor Housing Shredding HammersB. Lockwasher, split, 3/8 C. Washer, flat, 7/8 D. Spacer, tube Figure 20. Proper Hammer AssemblyA. Capscrew, hex socket hd. w/patch, 3/8-16 x 2, Gr E. Spacer, 3/4 O.D., 3/4 long F. Washer, 3/8 814 only G. J hammerFigure 22. Chipper Knives Minimum Cutting Edge Chipping KnivesFigure 21. Reassembling Shredder Hammer Figure 23. Removing Chipper Cone to Expose Chipping KnivesFigure 25. Removing Chipper Knife Through Front Opening Figure 24. Chipper Knife Access PlugDeflector Shield Troubleshooting & RepairTechnical Manuals Options & AccessoriesOPTIONS & ACCESSORIES Additional Technical Literature Available

Optional Vacuum Kit

Figure 6. Component Location

MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL 5/14

MODEL 8/14