Check the fuel level periodically to avoid running out
of gasoline while operating the chipper-shredder. If the
unit runs out of gas as it is shredding
or chipping, it
may be necessary to unclog the unit before it can be
restarted,
Refer to "Removing
the Flail Screen"
in
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
section.
WARNING: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCO-
HOL BLENDED
FUELS (CALLED
GASOHOL
OR
USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT
MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION
AND
FORMATION
OF ACIDS
DURING
STORAGE.
ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM
OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.
TO AVOID
ENGINE
PROBLEMS,
THE
FUEL
SYSTEM
SHOULD BE EMPTIED OR TREATED
WITH FUEL
STABILIZER
BEFORE
STORAGE
FOR 30 DAYS
OR LONGER. USE FRESH FUEL NEXT SEASON.
SEE "STORAGE"
SECTION
FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION•
NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR
CLEAN-
ER PRODUCTS
IN THE FUEL TANK OR PERMA-
NENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
Spark Plug,
Boot
Oil Fill and
Fuel
Dipstick
Fill Cap
Throttle
Control
FIGURE 13.
TO STARTENGINE
WARNING:
BE SURE
NO ONE OTHER
_k
THAN
THE OPERATOR
IS STANDING
NEAR THE CHIPPER-SHREDDER
WHILE
STARTING
OR OPERATING.
DO NOT
OPERATE
THIS CHIPPER-SHREDDER
UNLESS
THE CHUTE
DEFLECTOR
HAS
BEEN
PROPERLY
INSTALLED
AND IS
SECURED WITH THE HAND KNOBS.
• Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark
plug. See figure 13.
•
Place the throttle
control
lever in FAST position
(UP).
• Push primer two or three times prior to starter oper-
ation. See figure 14. Use sharp pushes and wait
about two seconds
between each push. In cold
weather (50°F or below), push primer five times.
NOTE: Primer may be needed to restart a warm
engine after a short shut-down.
• Grasp starter handle (see figure 13) and pull rope
out slowly until engine reaches start of compres-
sion cycle
(rope will pull slightly
harder
at this
point). Let the rope rewind slowly.
NOTE: A noise will be heard when finding the start of
the compression
cycle. This noise is caused by the
flails and fingers which are part of the shredding mech-
anism falling into place, and should be expected.
In
addition, the flails and fingers will be noisy after the
engine is started, until the impeller reaches full speed.
•
Pull rope with a rapid, continuous,
full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind
slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back against
starter.
NOTE: To prevent the unit from sliding, place your
foot against the tire.
• Repeat
preceding
two instructions
until engine
fires.
NOTE: If engine does not start after three attempts,
push primer two times and pull starter rope again.
Primer
_
FIGURE 14.
11
TO STOP ENGINE
• Move throttle control lever to STOP position (DOWN).
• Disconnect
spark plug wire and move away from
spark plug to prevent
accidental
starting
while
equipment is unattended.