Craftsman CMXGPAM1080053 Instruction Manual page 13

Service Muffler
Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150˚ F (65˚C). Avoid
these areas.
• Inspect muffler every 50 hours, and replace if necessary. Replacement parts
for the muffler must be the same and installed in the same position as the
original parts.
Clean Engine
• Daily or before every use, clean grass, chaff or accumulated debris from
engine. Keep linkage, spring, and controls clean. Keep area around and
behind muffler free of any combustible debris.
• Keeping engine clean allows air movement around engine.
• Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of overheating and
ignition of accumulated debris.
Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could contaminate fuel
system. Use a brush or dry cloth.
Carburetor Adjustment
The carburetor on this engine is not adjustable.
Engine Speed
LUBRICATION
Do not attempt to alter the engine speed by tampering with the engine's
governor linkage. Doing so could result in serious personal injury and
damage to the engine. The engine RPM has been set at the factory.
• Hopper Assembly- Lubricate the pivot points on the hopper assembly with
light oil once a season.
• Discharge Chute- Lubricate the pivot points on the discharge chute with light
oil once a season.
• Release Rod- Lubricate the release rod and spring with light oil once a
season.
CLEAN EQUIPMENT
• Clean the chipper shredder thoroughly after each use.
• Wash bag periodically with water. Allow to dry thoroughly in shade.
• If the flail screen becomes clogged, remove and clean as instructed below.
NOTE: Cleaning with a forceful spray of water is not recommended as it could
contaminate the fuel system.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
Cleaning The Reduction Chamber
Before performing any type of maintenance on the machine, wait for all
parts to stop moving and disconnect the spark plug wire. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal injury or property damage.
The impeller's shredder blade and chipper blades are sharp. Wear leather
work gloves to protect your hands when cleaning out the reduction
chamber.
If the reduction chamber becomes clogged with debris, the shredder screen can be
pivoted upward so that you can clean the surrounding area. To do so, proceed as
follows:
1. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make certain the chipper shredder
has come to a complete stop.
The muffler and surrounding area will be hot if the engine has been
running. Use caution and protect your hands if working near the muffler.
2. If attached, remove debris bag. Remove the two wing knobs on either side of
the chute deflector and pivot the chute deflector upward. See A in Figure 9.
3. Remove the hairpin clip from the clevis pin which extends through the
housing and shredder screen. See B in Figure 9. Remove clevis pin.
4. Pivot the shredder screen upward. See C in Figure 9. Clean the surrounding
area by scraping away debris.
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WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
C
A
Figure 9
B