Snapper 5/14, 8/14 Assembly, Tools Required, Hardware Description, Chipper Cone, Handle, General

Assembly

GENERAL

All of the major assembly procedures on your new Chipper/Shredder were performed at the factory, and only the items listed in this section need to be taken care of to make your unit fully operational.

TOOLS REQUIRED

-1/2" Box Wrench or Socket

-7/16" Box Wrench or Socket

-1/4" Hex Wrench

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

The hardware pack packaged with your unit contains the items listed below and possibly additional hardware required for other models:

Description	Qty.
- 5/16-18 Whiz Nut	3
- 5/16-18 x 1/2 Hex Head Bolt	2
- 5/16-18 x 3/4 Hex Head Bolt	2
- 5/16 Flat Washer	4
- 5/16 Lockwasher	1
- 1/4-20 Whiz Nut	2
- 1/4-20 x 3/4 Hex Socket Screw	2

Be sure to clean all hardware threads of paint and debris before assembling.

CHIPPER CONE

1.See figure 1. Position the chipper cone assembly base over the three 5/16-18 threaded studs protruding from the engine plate, and attach using (3) 5/16-18 whiz nuts.

2.Tighten whiz nuts securely using a box or socket wrench.

HANDLE

Figure 1. Installing the Chipper Cone

Figure 2. Installing the Hopper Handle

Figure 3. Attaching Hopper to the Rotor

1.Lift the hopper handle up until the outer holes in the handle align with the holes in the shredder hopper. See figure 2.

2.Secure the Hopper Handle in position using (2) 1/4-20 x 3/4 hex socket screws, and (2) 1/4-20 Whiz nuts, inserting the screws from the outside of the shredder hopper.

3.Tighten all four screws securely.

Figure 4. Installing Hardware Inside Hopper

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