SECTION 5: ADJUSTING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM
WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustments without first stopping engine, disconnecting spark plug wire, and grounding it against the engine.
Front Caster Wheels
This chipper shredder vacuum is equipped with front caster wheels. The casters can be locked in a straight ahead position or to swivel freely.
•Lift and place pins in the larger holes for locked or straight ahead operation. See Figure 8.
a.Place pins in smaller holes to allow casters to rotate freely.
b.Lock wheels in straight position when operating on slopes.
Smaller Hole
(Rotate Freely)
Larger Hole (Locked)
Figure 8
Nozzle Door Height
The nozzle adjustment levers are located on each side of the nozzle door. The nozzle door can be adjusted to one of five positions, ranging from 1/2” to 3” ground clearance, to provide best performance.
•Slide the height adjustment lever forward or backward for adjusting the nozzle door upwards or downwards. Height must be adjusted equally. In general, raise the nozzle to vacuum a thick layer of leaves and lower the nozzle for smooth surfaces. See Figure 9.
Drive Clutch Cable
Adjust the drive clutch control if:
a.the chipper shredder vacuum moves forward with the drive clutch control disengaged,
b.it does not
c.drive belt is slipping (unit hesitates while engine maintains the same speed).
•Use the adjustment wheel located in the clutch control housing to tighten or loosen the clutch cable.
•In addition, the adjustment wheel may also be used to determine the position in which the drive clutch control is engaged. If it is more comfortable to have the drive engaged with the lever further away from the handle, tighten the clutch cable. See Figure 10.
Tighten
Adjustment
Wheel
Loosen
Figure 10
Nozzle Door
Adjustment
Lever
Figure 9
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