Chipper Mowers; The Chipper Chute; After Mowing; Blades - Masport MSV 550 Manual Del Propietário

CHIPPER MOWERS

WARNING
Keep feet clear of the mower body when using
the chipper tube.
When using the chipper tube place the mower
on a level area of land. Where it doesn't mat-
ter about being marked by chippings being
rotated under the housing. Before starting the
mower fit the catcher and set the cut height
to #1. Check that the chipper feed tube is
clear and the feed intake flap is in good order.
WARNING
Check frequently that the blade is sharp and the
retaining screws are tight.
Branches up to 35mm can be chipped using
the chipper tube. Only green timber should be
chipped, DO NOT chip hard or dry wood.
Hard and/or dry woods can place unreason-
able loading on the machine causing dam-
age. Check that there are no nails or foreign
objects in the material being chipped.
Some models
only.
USE THE LOWEST
WHEN USING THE
CHIPPER TUBE.
WARNING
Always stop the engine before attempting to
clear any obstruction from under the mower or in
the chipper tube.
Slowly feed material into the intake tube.
Sturdy gloves, footwear, ear and eye protec-
tion should be worn. Clear debris away from
around the engine frequently to prevent any
restriction with cooling air flow and prevent
the risk of fire. Stop the engine before remov-
ing the catcher.

AFTER MOWING

CLEANING.
MODELS WITH A CYCLOWASH FITTING.
Stop the engine and remove the catcher.
Attach a garden hose fitting to the cyclowash
fitting and start the engine. Allow a good flow
of water to run for 2-3 minutes. Stop the
engine and remove the hose. Hose the
Catcher.
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Cyclowash Fitting
MODELS WITHOUT A CYCLOWASH
FITTING.
Stop the engine and remove the catcher.
Start the engine. Keeping well clear of moving
parts, apply a garden hose to the Wash port
with a good flow of water for 2-3 minutes.
Hose the Catcher.
MODELS WITHOUT A CYCLOWASH PORT.
Stop the engine, when the blade has stopped,
disconnect the spark plug wire. Remove the
catcher and tip the mower in accordance with
the engine instruction book maintenance sec-
tion. Hose the underside of the mower clean.
Hose the catcher.
CAUTION
DO NOT HOSE THE ENGINE, as water can
damage the air cleaner and the ignition system.
REFER TO ENGINE INSTRUCTION BOOK
MAINTENANCE SECTION BEFORE TILTING
MOWER. STORE YOUR MOWER ON ITS
WHEELS, not its side.

BLADES.

DAMAGED BLADES AND WORN BOLTS
ARE MAJOR HAZARDS.
Check the blade mounting bolts at frequent
intervals for proper tightness.
Check the blade condition frequently, particu-
larly if the mower has hit a foreign object or is
vibrating. Sub-standard cutting and catching
will result from a neglected blade. Your
Authorised Dealer will be happy to sharpen or
replace blades as necessary, or if you prefer,
supply the parts you will need to do the job
yourself.
CAUTION
ALWAYS USE GENUINE ORIGINAL EQUIP-
MENT PARTS TO ENSURE SAFETY AND
PROPER PERFORMANCE. Substitute parts can
be disappointing and dangerous.
BLADE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS.
BAR AND DISC BLADES.
1. Remove the spark plug lead and position it
to prevent accidental contact with the spark
plug.
2. Turn the mower on its side -refer to mainte-
nance section of the engine instruction book
before tilting the mower.
3. BAR BLADES. Remove the central bolt
and spring washer.
4. Remove the stepped washer and then the
blade. Either sharpen and balance the old
blade, or fit a new one. Assemble in the
reverse order, taking care to engage the
stepped washer in the hole in the blade.
QUICK CUT BLADE/QUADCUT
Follow steps 1 and 2 above. The cutting tips
can be removed and replaced by removing
the blade carrier from the mower. Note the
component positions when dismantling. When
refitting the blade carrier ensure the slots fit
properly over the lugs of the drive plate, and
replace the mounting bolts if they show signs
of wear.
Quick Cut Blade
Quadcut ® Blade
CHIPPER BLADE.
1. Follow the servicing instructions for remov-
ing 'Bar and Disc Blades' on this page.
2. When the blade carrier is removed from the
crankshaft it can be placed in a vice and the
chipper blade removed.
3. Either sharpen and balance the old blade,
or fit a new one. The mower blade should
also be inspected at the same time.
4. Assemble in the reverse order, taking care
to align the key with keyway slot in the blade
and the blade driver.
BLADE REPLACEMENT TORQUE
SETTINGS:-
Blade centre bolt 45 - 50 Nm (33 - 36 ft.lb)
Four chipper 9 - 11 Nm (6.6 - 8 ft.lb)
blade bolts
Tip mounting bolt 20 - 25 Nm (15 - 18 ft.lb)
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