13Section 6 — Maintenance & adjuStMentS

3. Remove the hairpin clip from the clevis pin which extends
through the housing and shredder screen. See Fig. 6-1B.
Remove clevis pin.
4. Pivot the shredder screen upward. See Fig. 6-1C. Clean the
surrounding area by scraping away debris.
5. Confirm that the spark plug wire is disconnected and away
from spark plug. Pull on the starter rope two-to -three
times to purge any remaining debris from the reduction
chamber.
6. When the area is cleaned, pivot the shredder screen
downward and re-secure with the clevis pin and hairpin
clip removed earlier.
7. Reattach the debris collec tion bag to the chute deflector, if
desired.
Cleaning The Reduction Chamber
WARNING: The impeller’s shredder blade and
chipper blades are sharp. Wear leather work gloves
to protect your hands when cleaning out the
reduction chamber.
If the reduction chamber becomes clogged with deb ris, the
shredder screen can be pivoted upward so that you can clean the
surrounding area. To do so, proceed as follows:
1. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make certain the
chipper shredder has come to a complete stop.
WARNING: The muffler and surrounding area will
be hot if the engine has been running. Use caution
and protect your hands if working near the muffler.
2. If attached, remove debris bag. Remove the two wing knobs
on either side of the chute deflector and pivot the chute
deflector upward. See Fig. 6-1A.
A
C
B
Figure 6-1