S E R V I C E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
Adjusting or Replacing Drive Belts
Check the condition of the drive belts annually or after every 30 hours of operating, whichever comes first. Replace cracked, frayed, or worn belts. Proceed as follows to replace or adjust the drive belt:
1.Disengage PTO and shut off tractor engine.
2.Remove PTO shaft from tractor; disconnect machine from 3 pt. hitch.
3.Remove round shield connected to belt guard covering the PTO shaft by removing two 5/16" nuts.
4.Remove PTO shaft from chipper by removing two set screws and pulling shaft off.
5.Remove belt guard covering pulleys and belts.
6.Lift spring loaded idler pulley off of belt and remove belt.
7.Install new belt and reverse above instructions to complete belt replacement.
Clearing Plugged Rotor
WARNING: Shut off the tractor engine and allow the machine to 
completely stop before clearing debris if the machine plugs. Do not operate the machine without proper guards and screens in place.
The chipper can plug if too large or too much material is fed into it. Proceed as follows to clear plugged rotor:
1.Disengage PTO and shut off tractor engine.
2.Lift rotor access cover.
3.Clean the debris out of the chipping rotor. Turn the rotor by hand to be sure it is free to rotate.
4.Replace rotor access cover.
5.Start tractor, engage PTO, and resume operation.
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