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Craftsman CHIP-N-VAC 486.24517 Operator's Manual page 21

6.5 hp chipper shredder

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SHARPENING
OR REPLACING
CHIPPER
BLADES
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move wire away
from the spark plug.
2. Remove the access plate by removing two hex lock
nuts. See figure 33.
3. Locate one of the chipper blades in the access plate
opening by rotating the impeller assembly by hand.
Remove the blade using a 3/16" allen wrench on
the outside of the blade and a 1/2" wrench on the
impeller assembly, inside the housing.
4. Remove the other blade in the same manner.
5. Replace or sharpen blades. If sharpening, make
certain to remove an equal amount from each blade.
Reassemble in reverse order.
NYLOCKNUTS
ACCESS
PLATE
NOTE: Make certain the blades are reassembled with
the sharp edge facing upward, as viewed from the access
plate opening.
FIGURE
33
1. Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly.
3. If storing in an unventilated or metal storage shed, coat
2. Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
metal parts with light oil or silicone to prevent rust.
instructions.
4. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
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