Feed Roller - Unplug - Vermeer BC1200XL Operator's Manual

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EED OLLER NPLUG
If the upper feed roller becomes plugged, reverse it using the Upper Feed Control Bar.
Inspect dislodged material, ensuring it is not too large or has branches that prevent it from
being fed into the machine. If reversing the feed roller does not dislodge the plug:
Step 1: Reduce engine speed to idle and wait for cutter drum speed to slow.
Step 2: Disengage Clutch Lever and wait for cutter drum to stop. Check that cutter drum
rotation has stopped by looking to see if drum shaft end (1) has stopped.
Step 3: Use Feed Roller Raise Lever to raise feed roller and install feed roller lock bar (2)
onto lift cylinder as shown.
Step 4: Follow Shutdown Procedure,
Step 5: Remove plug from the rear of the machine.
Start engine, raise feed roller, and remove lock bar. Store lock bar on storage tab.
Step 6:
Step 7: Operate machine without chipping additional material to blow out chips
remaining in the chipper housing.
BC1200XL Brush Chipper
WARNING: Raised feed roller can fall if not supported properly.
Crushing injury or death possible. Install feed roller lock bar
before working near raised feed roller.
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