SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM
WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or repairs, stop the engine, wait until the machine comes to a complete stop, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
Lubrication
•Wheels: Lubricate the rear wheels with light oil once a season.
•Nozzle Door Adjustment Levers: Lubricate each adjustment lever once a season with light oil.
•Front Caster Wheels: Grease fittings are located on the front caster wheels to provide easy lubrication of the swivel pins.
Cleaning the Flail Screen
If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the flail screen and clean area as follows:
•Stop the engine and make certain the chipper shredder vacuum has come to a complete stop.
•Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine.
•Remove the vacuum bag and tamper plug from the equipment and save.
•Remove the four
Hex Bolt |
Flat Washer |
Hex Nut |
Discharge |
Chute |
Screws |
Figure 11
•Remove the two hex bolts and hex nuts which extend through the impeller housing. Lift the flail screen from inside the housing. See Figure 12.
•Clean the flail screen by scraping and/or washing with water, and reinstall the screen.
NOTE: Be certain to reassemble the flail screen with the curved side down.
•Reattach the discharge chute assembly with the hardware previously removed and attach the bag to the unit.
Hex Bolts |
Hex Nuts |
Flail Screen |
Figure 12
Servicing the Blades
NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and keep the spark plug side up.
•Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine.
•Remove the flail screen as instructed in the previous section.
•Remove plastic belt cover from front of the engine by removing the two
•Remove the access plate by removing two hex lock nuts. See Figure 13.
•Locate one of the chipper blades in the access opening by rotating the impeller assembly by hand. Remove the chipper blade using a 3/16” allen wrench and a 1/2” wrench.
•Remove other blade in the same manner to replace or sharpen.
Access Plate |
Screws |
Lock Nuts |
Belt Cover |
Figure 13
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