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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, AND
2. Measure the amount of clearance between the
chipping blade and chipper anvil from inside of the
chipper housing. The minimum distance between the
chipping blade and the chipping anvil should be 1/16"
(Figure 5.6).
3. Adjust the anvil by loosening the 5/16 × 5/8" bolts
holding the anvil to the rotor cover and sliding the anvil
inward or outward until the desired measurement is
achieved.
4. Torque the bolts to 17 ft-lbs.
5. Rotate the rotor to ensure the remaining blade clears
the anvil by 1/16 to 1/8" (not to exceed 1/8").
6. If the chipper chute was removed, reinstall it.
CHIPPING ANVIL
Figure 5.5, Chipping Anvil Location
CHIPPER
BLADE
ANVIL
1/16"
Figure 5.6, Chipper Blade/Anvil Clearance
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MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
ROTOR
HOUSING
ROTOR
4.5 INCH CHIPPER
WARNING
5.8 CLEARING A PLUGGED ROTOR
If the machine becomes plugged, lift the engagement
handle, shut off the engine, disconnect the spark plug
wire and allow the machine to come to a complete stop
before clearing debris. Do not operate the machine
without proper guards and shields in place.
1. Remove the chipper deflector and/or rotor cover.
Remove debris, taking care to avoid the chipper
blades which can be extremely sharp.
2. Once debris is removed, replace the chipper deflector
and/or rotor cover.
5.9 PTO DRIVELINE LUBRICATION
1. Every 8 hours, lubricate PTO cross journals. Make
sure grease purges through all four bearings.
2. Every 8 hours, lubricate PTO inner tubes. Telescoping
members
successfully. Telescoping members without fittings
should be pulled apart and grease should be added
manually with a brush.
3. Every 8 hours, lubricate the PTO shield retaining
bearing. Molded nipples on the guard near each
guard bearing are intended as grease fittings and
should be lubricated every 8 hours of operation.
WARNING
must
have
lubrication
to
operate
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