Regular Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule & Procedures; Check For Loose Hardware; Check Safety Labels - Simplicity 1694910 Operator's Manual

Maintenance Schedule & Procedures
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your unit.
SAFETY iTEMS Before Every 5 Every 25 Every Every Spring &
Each Hours Hours 100 250 Fall
Use Hours Hours
Check for loose hardware = =
Check all safety labels
Inspect cone, hopper, and guards.
CHIPPER MAINTENANCE ITEMS Before Every 5 Every 25 Every Every Spring &
Each Hours Hours 100 250 Fall
Use Hours Hours
Clean debris from engine and chipper. ** =
Inspect/Rotate Shredding Hammers
Inspect/Rotate Chipping Knives o
ENGINE MAINTENANCE ITEMS Before Every 8 Every 25 Every 50 Every Spring &
Each Hours Hours Hours 100 Fall
Use Hours
Check Engine Oil Level * • =
Change Engine Oil * ** •
Check / Change Engine Air Filter * ** •
Replace Spark Plug * •
* Refer to engine owner's manual. Change original engine oil after initial break-in period of 5-8 hours.
** More often in hot (over 85 ° F: 30 ° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
Check for Loose Hardware
Service Interval: Every 5 hours; every spring and fall.
Inspect the unit, checking for loose hardware or
components. Pay special attention to the hardware
attaching the chipper cone, hopper, axle, and front leg.
Check Safety Labels
Service Interval: Every spring and fall.
Check that the safety labels are in place and
undamaged. Sample illustrations and part numbers of
the decals can be found on page 6. Replace any
damaged or missing decals.
inspect Cone, Hopper, & Guards
Service Interval: Every spring and fall.
Check that the chipper cone, shredder hopper, and
discharge guards are in place, undamaged, and secure.
Replace any damaged or missing parts.
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