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WARNING:
PERIODICALLY
CLEAN MUF-
FLER AREA TO REMOVE
ALL GRASS,
DIRT AND COMBUSTIBLE
DEBRIS.
CLEANING
• The chipper-shredder
may be cleaned by running
water from a hose through the hopper assembly
and chipper chute with the engine running. Allow
the chipper-shredder
to dry thoroughly.
• Wash the bag periodically with water. Allow to dry
thoroughly in the shade. Do not use heat.
Clean Out
:haft and Dirt
NOTE:
Do not sandblast
spark
plug. Spark
plug
should be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and
washing with a commercial solvent.
.030" Feeler Gauge
\
FIGURE 12.
Spark Plug
FIGURE 11.
SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset
to .030" at least once a season or every 50 hours of
operation.
See figure 12. Spark plug replacement
is
recommended
at the start of each season.
Refer to
engine parts list for correct spark plug type.
MUFFLER
Do not operate the chipper-shredder
without a muffler
or tamper with the exhaust system. Damaged mufflers
or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect
periodically,
and replace if necessary.
If your engine
is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly,
remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection.
Replace if damaged.
STORAGE
Prepare your chipper-shredder
for storage at the end
of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days
or more.
&
WARNING:
NEVER
STORE
MACHINE
WITH FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK INSIDE
OF
BUILDING
WHERE
FUMES
MAY
REACH AN OPEN FLAME OR SPARK, OR
WHERE
IGNITION
SOURCES
ARE
PRESENT
SUCH
AS HOT WATER
AND
SPACE HEATERS, FURNACES, CLOTHES
DRYERS, STOVES,
ELECTRIC
MOTORS,
ETC.
NOTE: A yearly check-up by your local Sears Service
Center is a good way to make certain your chipper-
shredder
will provide maximum
performance
for the
next season.
CHIPPER-SHREDDER
• Clean the chipper-shredder
thoroughly.
• Wipe unit with an oiled rag to prevent rust (use a
light oil or silicone).
ENGINE
IMPORTANT:
IT IS IMPORTANT
TO PREVENT
GUM DEPOSITS
FROM FORMING
IN ESSENTIAL
FUEL SYSTEM
PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR,
FUEL FILTER,
FUEL HOSE,
OR TANK
DURING
STORAGE.
ALSO, EXPERIENCE
INDICATES THAT
ALCOHOL
BLENDED
FUELS (CALLED
GASOHOL
OR
USING
ETHANOL
OR
METHANOL)
CAN
ATTRACT
MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARA-
TION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STOR-
AGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYS-
TEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.
• Drain the fuel tank.
• Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty.
• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
•
Use fresh fuel next season.
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