SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE,
5.10 CLEARING A PLUGGED ROTOR
Feeding too large or too much material at once may plug
the chipper. To clear a plugged rotor, proceed as follows:
1. Shut off engine and allow all moving parts to come to
a complete stop.
2. Remove the 5/16" × 7/8" carriage bolt and flange
nut securing the discharge screen to the frame and
remove the shredder screen.
3. Clean the debris away from the chipper rotor. Turn
the rotor by hand to be sure it is free to rotate. Be
careful to avoid the chipper blades when cleaning out
the debris.
4. Install discharge screen and retaining hardware.
5.11 CHANGING THE DISCHARGE
SCREEN
There are several optional discharge screens available
in different sizes (see Section 8). Optional discharge
screens produce different sized chips. To change the
discharge screen, proceed as follows:
1. Shut machine off, make sure all moving parts have
completely stopped and disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Lift discharge door/shield to gain access to the
discharge screen.
3. Remove the 5/16" × 7/8" carriage bolt (1) and flange
nut (2)securing the discharge screen to the frame
(Figure 5.8). Pull discharge screen out from the
bottom and rotate the top downward to remove.
4. Clean any trash or debris out from the screen area.
5. Insert the top of the replacement screen into the slot
in the chipper body and push the bottom of the screen
inward so bolt holes align.
6. Install the bolt through the screen and down through
the frame, attach flange nut and tighten securely.
NOTE
Make sure the top flange of the discharge screen is
properly and completely installed into upper slot of the
housing. Failing to do so may cause knives to make
contact with discharge screen during operation.
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AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
3 INCH CHIPPER/SHREDDER
WARNING
Figure 5.8, Changing the Discharge Screen
5.12 BELT GUIDE ADJUSTMENTS
The belt guide aids in disengaging the chipper/shredder.
If problems arise with engaging and disengaging the unit,
follow the instructions below. These instructions also
adjust the lower belt guard.
1. Remove belt shield to expose the belt and pulleys.
Figure 5.9, Belt Shield Removal
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