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Simplicity 6/25 Operator's Manual

Simplicity 6/25 Operator's Manual

5/25 series, 8/25 series and 8/25e series chipper vacuum
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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Chipper Vacuum
Mfg. No.
Description
Model 5/25,5HP Chipper Vacuum
1 6 9 2 3 7 1
1692562
Model 5/25,5HP Chipper Vacuum
Mfg. No.
Description
1692373
Model 6/25,6HP Chipper Vacuum
Model 8/25,6HP Chipper Vacuum
1692564
M f g . N o . .Description
1692466
Model 6/25E, 6HP Chipper Vacuum, Electric Start
1692566

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  • Page 1 1 6 9 2 3 7 1 1692562 Model 5/25,5HP Chipper Vacuum 5125 Series Mfg. No. Description 1692373 Model 6/25,6HP Chipper Vacuum Model 8/25,6HP Chipper Vacuum 1692564 8/25E Series M f g . N o . .Description 1692466 Model 6/25E, 6HP Chipper Vacuum, Electric Start...
  • Page 2 M A N U F A C T U R I N G , I N C . 500 N Spring Street I PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 www.simplicitymfg.com 0 Copyright 1998, Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
  • Page 3 Baker Chipper/Shredder OPERATOR’S MANUAL Chipper Vacuum 5125 Series Mfg. No. 1692372 1692583 8125 Series Mfg. No. 1692374 1692585 8/25E Series Mfg. No., Description 1692467 b Model 8/25E, 8HP Chipper Vacuum, Electric Stalt 1692587 Description Model 5/25,5HP Chipper Vacuum Model 5/25,5HP Chipper Vacuum Description Model 8/25,8HP Chipper Vacuum Model 8/25,8HP Chipper Vacuum...
  • Page 4 Baker 500 N. Spring Street \ P.O. Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074.0997 USA 0 Copyright 1998, Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    The tri- angle in the text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. ’ 0 Copyright 1989 by Simplicity Manufactufing, TP L00-2Lb8-02-cv-sB NORMAL CARE Scheduled Maintenance ....... . . 19 Servicing the Chipper Vacuum .

  • Page 6: Model Identification

    Introduction MODEL IDENTIFICATION Record your model number, manufacturer number and serial numberfrom the I.D. tag in the space pro- vided t for easy reference. The Chipper Vacuum I.D. tag is located on the side of the unit as shown in the illustration below.

  • Page 7: Chipping Knives 2

    DESCRIPTION General The shredding chamber is designed to shred materials that have been vacuumed directly into the unit through the extra-wide vacuum intake nozzle or through the flexi- ble vacuum hose, eliminating the need to manually load or feed material into the shredder. Selective vacuum-shredding can be performed with the optional 20 foot long, large-diameter, quick-connect hose while the unit is stationary, permitting precisely-...

  • Page 8: Before Start-Up

    The Safety Alert symbol shown to the left is used to alert you to important safety information that must be read, fully understood, and followed at all times when handling, transporting, operating, servicing, or storing your Chipper Vacuum. Each safety alert symbol is followed by a “signal word” that advises you of the relative intensity, or level, of the hazard the safety alert instructions pertain to.

  • Page 9: Operating Safety

    Never store the fuel container or Chipper Vacuum indoors where there is a possibility of contact with any ignition source such as a spark, open flame, pilot light, heating element, or smoking materials. Never attempt to test or operate the unit indoors or in an enclosed area.

  • Page 10: Safety Rules

    Safety Rules Never leave the machine running unattended. Always turn off the engine, wait ior the rotor to come to a complete stop, and disconnect the spark plug before leaving the area. Always move the unit to a safe storage area for prolonged idle periods. Never allow children to operate the machine.

  • Page 11: Transporting And Storage

    equipment can result in serious injury, damage to equipment, and voiding of your warranty. TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE If you must travel across rock, gravel, or other debris-covered terrain, set the engine speed control to Wow”, and close the variable suction control flap by moving the selector lever to the “closed”...

  • Page 12: Features & Controls Major Components

    Features & Controls MAJOR COMPONENTS E n g i n e . Chipper Cone/Chipper Knives . Shredding Chamber . Drive Wheels E. Frame F. Discharge Bag OPTIONAL HOSE KIT ASSEMBLY G. Vacuum Hose w/Nozzle (optional) H. Vacuum Nozzle w/Variable Suction Control Vacuum Hose Intake J.

  • Page 13: Controls

    CONTROLS A. Choke The choke controls the fuel to air ratio, and helps make cold starts easier by providing a rich, easily-ignited fuel mixture. B. Throttle The throttle controls engine speed, and allows you to conserve fuel by powering down during idle periods, or to achieve optimal chipping/shredding/vacuuming power by running the engine at full speed.

  • Page 14: Operation

    SITE LOCATION 1. Select an area that will provide stable footing for both the Chipper Vacuum and the operator. Do not operate on wet, slippery surfaces, or in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic that may distract you from alert operation of the unit. 2.

  • Page 15: Walk Behind Vacuum/Shredding

    Starting The Engine - Manual Start Units 1. Move choke lever to full choke position. 2. Move throttle lever to “fast”. 3. Place foot on front wheel to hold unit firmly in place, and adopt a stable stance. 4. Pull starting rope out slowly one time and allow to return normally.

  • Page 16: Chipping

    Drive Speed Selector Forward speed is selected using the speed control lever mounted on the right side of the handle. The speed control lever has three positions: slow, medium or fast (Figure 3). The ability to select different speeds for differing types of waste material pick-up and varying surface conditions helps give you precise control over the unit, which is fur- ther enhanced by the 3-position vacuum height adjust-...

  • Page 17: Flex Hose Vacuum/Shredding

    Hold tree limbs and branches carefully as they are being put into the chipper cone, releasing your grip as soon as the self-feeding action of the chipper knives begin to pull the material in. Longer pieces may have a tendency to twirl around forcefully as they are being drawn into the chipping knives.

  • Page 18: Shutting Down

    Operation 4. lnserl the connector end of the vacuum hose into the intake opening, using care to fully seat the connector in the opening. If the connector is not fully inserted, and electrical interlock switch will keep the unit from starting or running (Figure 6).

  • Page 19: Material Collection & Disposal

    2. Remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent the possibility of inadvertent starting. On electric-start models, remove the key to prevent any- one from inadvertently activating the electric start feature. Although the unit won’t start with the spark plug removed, the rotor will turn, and serious injury could result if your hands are in the area of the rotor or chipper knives.

  • Page 20: Operator Adjustments

    Operation A safe collection area should be located where children, pets, and bystanders will not come into contact with chipped material as it is being discharged, or be hit by deflected pieces that may ricochet away from the collec- tion area with great force. When using direct discharge, check the discharge area frequently for accumulation of material near the dis- charge port, and make sure the material can be safely...

  • Page 21: Seasonal Hints

    slides smoothly into place in one of four slots (Figure 9). To adjust the opening of the vacuum intake nozzle flap: 1. Grip the curved portion of the lever arm, 2. Pull the lever out of the present slot, 3. Slide the lever into the desired slot. Vacuum Intake Nozzle Height Position intake The vacuum...

  • Page 22: Waste Materials Guide

    WASTE MATERIALS GUIDE Your Chipper Vacuum is designed to efficiently process a wide variety of organic yard and garden waste materi- als. To obtain consistent performance, extend the life of your unit, and help ensure safe operation, do not attempt to process non-organic materials, and always follow the material requirements shown in the Waste Materials Guide below.

  • Page 23: Normal Care

    SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Your Chipper Vacuum has been designed to provide you with years of reliable operation. Keeping your Chipper Vacuum in top running condition will prolong its life, and help you obtain optimum performance whenever you wish to chip or shred yard or garden waste. Please read this normal care schedule, and observe these recommended care operating intervals to extend the life of your unit.
  • Page 24 NormalCare Clean Engine Air Intake Area The engine is air-cooled, and requires unobstructed air flow into and around the engine. The cooling fins on the engine cylinder head area must also be kept clear of chipper and shredding deposits, as well as any other build-up of debris that could prevent heat from radiating away from the engine (Figure 14).

  • Page 25: Bag Care

    and clean out if required. Always shut engine off and remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug before reaching into the housing to clear material. For stubborn debris, the vacuum nozzle housing can be removed from the unit following the steps in the hammer service section of this manual, and hosed out with a gar- den hose.

  • Page 26: Temporary Storage

    Storage TEMPORARY STORAGE (30 Days Or Less) Here’s a quick checklist of things to do when storing your Chipper Vacuum temporarily, or between uses: Keep the unit in an area away from where children may come into contact with it. When this equipment is stopped for service, inspec- tion, or storage, or to change an accessory, opera- tors shall make sure the spark plug wire is discon-...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting & Repair

    GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems, causes and remedies. See the service information on the following pages for instructions on how to do most of these minor repairs yourself. If you prefer, all of these procedures can be performed for you by your local authorized dealer.

  • Page 28: Power Drive Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting & Repair POWER DRIVE TROUBLESHOOTING Power Drive won’t engage. Power drive runs erratically. Drive chains chatter. Unusual noise or vibration while unit is moving. ELECTRIC START TROUBLESHOOTING Electric start won’t operate. OPTIONAL VACUUM HOSE TROUBLESHOOTING Vacuum hose not working. Bail lever cable too loose.

  • Page 29: Shredding Hammers

    Figure 15. Remove Cover Panel Fasteners Figure 17. Remove Right Cover Panel Fasteners SHREDDING HAMMERS 1. Turn the unit off, allow the rotor to stop completely, and disconnect the spark plug wire. 2. Remove top cover by prying up panel fasteners with a flat blade screwdriver.
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting & Repair Figure 20. Pull Drive Pulley Bearing Plate And Slide Drive Belt Off Pulley Figure 22. Remove Vacuum Nozzle Housing Nuts 5. Pull the drive pulley bearing plate straight out, and lift the drive belt off the pulley to permit complete removal of the plate assembly (Figure 20).
  • Page 31 Figure 25. Disassemble Variable Suction Adjustment Control Bracket From Engine 9. Using a i/2” socket wrench and i/2” box wrench, remove the hex head screw and hex nut that secures the variable suction adjustment control bracket to the engine block base (Figure 25). 10.

  • Page 32: Chipping Knives

    Troubleshooting & Repair ii c: R o t o r S p a c e r J Hammer (2) Flat Washer 318 Lock Washer 310 Capscrew 318-16 x 2” Capscrew 318-f 6 x 1” Triangular Hammer (2) Bushing, Flanged Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8” 5116 Lock Washer Chipper Knife (2) ‘2733...
  • Page 33 igure 30. Remove Left Cover Panel Fasteners Figure 32. Remove Rear Panel Fasteners 8. Loosen the discharge tube hex nuts on the right side of the discharge tube, providing approximately i/8” clearance between the hex nut and the tube (Figure 34). 9.
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting & Repair Figure 35. Remove Discharge Tube Hex Head Cap Screw And Hex Nut 13. Rotate the rotor to move the first chipping knife into position at the rear opening in the shredding cham- ber. Pulling slowly on the starter rope will make the rotor rotate.
  • Page 35 Front View gure 39. Chipper Knife Minimum Distance - ounting Holes To Bevel Edge Chipper knives require a 30” bevel on the cutting edge (as shown in figure 39) for efficient chipping action. * Contact your local dealer or blade sharpening service if you prefer not to sharpen the blades yourself.

  • Page 36: Drive Belt

    Troubleshooting & Repair Figure 43. Wrap Drive Belt Around Lower Idler Pulley And Angled Pulley DRIVE BELT 1. The drive belt may be accessed by removing the top, right, and rear covers as shown in previous sections. 2. Remove the drive pulley bearing plate and slip off the drive belt as shown in Figures 19 - 21.

  • Page 37: Drive Chains

    Figure 47. Reconnect Idler Pulley Tension Spring 9. Lift the drive belt over the edge of the drive pulley and engage the pulley, beveled edge in, and slide the drive belt pulley plate and drive shaft into position. Install the two hex head screws and lock washers removed earlier, and tighten securely (Figure 46).

  • Page 38: Vacuum Nozzle Height Adjustment

    Troubleshootin# #I Repair Damaged chains may be replaced by first loosening ten- sion, then disconnecting master link (front chain only) or removing complete chain (rear chain only), and installing new chain on sprockets. Front Drive Chain 1. Loosen hex nut that locks sprocket in position, and move sprocket forward or backward until chain flexes approximately i/8”...

  • Page 39: Clutch Cable

    4. See figure 52. Reattach the rod to the front axle with the clip. NOTE: Changing the rod length will affect the ground clearance measurement at all height ranges and may be used to make fine adjustments to the nozzle height at any position desired.

  • Page 40: Options & Accessories

    VACUUM ATTACHMENT This easy-to-add accessory allows the Chipper Vacuum to be equipped with a vacuum hose and other attach- ments to help simplify pick up of lightweight materials such as leaves and grass clippings. It can also be adjusted to vacuum without disturbing landscaping material such as decorative rock.

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