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THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Get parts or technical assistance online at
www.GetEarthquake.com or call (800) 345-6007
Owner's Manual
CHIPPER SHREDDER
Model #'s: 18493 / 22752 /
22754 / 30520 / 32013
SERIAL NO.
DATE OF PURCHASE:
© 2018 Ardisam
All Rights Reserved
REV 1: 08/29/2018
GAS/OIL
RATIO
50:1
P/N: 32409
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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual CHIPPER SHREDDER GAS/OIL Model #’s: 18493 / 22752 / RATIO 50:1 22754 / 30520 / 32013 SERIAL NO. DATE OF PURCHASE: THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Get parts or technical assistance online at ©...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing your product from Earthquake®. We have worked to ensure that this product meets the highest stan- dards for usability and durability. With proper care, your purchase will provide many years of service. -
Page 3: Bolt Identification Chart
Owner’s Manual CHIPPER SHREDDER BOLT IDENTIFICATION CHART Bolts shown are for size reference only. Extra hardware may be included in the parts bag. M8 x 40 MM Bolt Qty 4 M8 x 20 MM Flange Bolt M8 Nyloc Nut M6 Nut M8 Nut Qty 4 Qty 3... -
Page 4: Warnings And Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR • Maintain the machine according to directions and PROPER ASSEMBLY, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF schedule included in this Earthquake® operator’s manual. YOUR EQUIPMENT. • Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is familiar with all controls and safety precautions. - Page 5 Owner’s Manual CHIPPER SHREDDER GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY DANGER • Read the operating and service instruction manual carefully. Be throughly familiar with the controls and the THE CHIPPER SHREDDER HAS SPINNING BLADES THAT proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit CAN AMPUTATE HANDS AND FEET.
- Page 6 Owner’s Manual CHIPPER SHREDDER • Do not operate without the debris bag in place because to tip over, and reaching to steady the unit could result in this unit discharges debris at high speeds. If the unit is accidental insertion of your hands into the chipper cone operated on hard ground, asphalt, concrete, or other hard or shredder hopper areas.
- Page 7 Owner’s Manual CHIPPER SHREDDER ENGINE SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNING • Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the engine and make certain that all moving parts have come ENGINE GIVES OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS, to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and COLORLESS, POISON GAS.
- Page 8 Owner’s Manual CHIPPER SHREDDER • Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric fuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, discharge. Use only nonmetal, portable fuel containers rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. approved by the Underwriter’s Laboratory (U.L.) or the American Society for Testing &...
- Page 9 The information is for your safety and it is important! The safety decals below are on your unit. If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them at once. See your local dealer or contact Earthquake directly for A: Warning! replacements.
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Page 10: Features
Owner’s Manual CHIPPER SHREDDER FEATURES AND CONTROLS CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Operating requires the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section. -
Page 11: Specifications
Owner’s Manual CHIPPER SHREDDER SPECIFICATIONS Model # 18493 / 30520 22752 32013 22754 Chipping Capacity Approx. 3” Approx. 3” Approx. 3” Approx. 3” Shredding Capacity 1/2” x 18” long 1/2” x 18” long 1/2” x 18” long 1/2” x 18” long... -
Page 12: Unpacking And Assembly
Owner’s Manual CHIPPER SHREDDER UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS TILLER ASSEMBLY • Manual Parts Bag: • Hardware Parts Bag: • A - (4) M8 x 40 MM Bolts WHEEL AXLE • B - (4) M8 x 20 MM Bolts • C - (3) M6 x 16 MM Bolts •... - Page 13 Owner’s Manual CHIPPER SHREDDER DAMPER STUD PLATE CHIPPER CONE Position the chipper cone over the three M8 x1.25 threaded studs protruding from the engine plate, and attach using Remove back four M6 nuts (I) and set nuts and rear stud three M8 nyloc nuts (H).
- Page 14 Owner’s Manual CHIPPER SHREDDER HOPPER HANDLE BRACKET SUPPORT ROD Hold the hopper handle up so that the outer holes in the handle align with the holes in the hopper and secure with Slide the support rod into the bracket. Rotate the rod so four M8 x 20 MM bolts (B), four M8 washers (E) and four M8 that it sits below the front tab of the bracket.
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Page 15: Operation
This is normal. If this AWAY. sound continues after the machine has reached full speed, contact your dealer or Earthquake for an inspection of the unit. Overloading the equipment will shorten its life, and can cause WARNING mechanical failures. - Page 16 Owner’s Manual CHIPPER SHREDDER chipping operation. On some engines, the throttle may Consult the Troubleshooting and Repair section of this not be adjustable. manual, or see your authorized dealer. STOPPING THE ENGINE • Maintain control of the materials you are feeding to pre- vent them from whipping around.
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Page 17: Maintenance And Storage
Owner’s Manual CHIPPER SHREDDER TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE MAINTENANCE • Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling practices SCHEDULE AND PROCEDURES when refueling the unit after transportation or storage. The following schedule should be followed for normal care of • Never store the unit (with fuel) in an enclosed poorly your unit. - Page 18 Owner’s Manual CHIPPER SHREDDER CHECK FOR LOOSE HARDWARE MUFFLER DEBRIS OFTEN GATHERS IN Service Interval: Every 5 hours; every spring and fall. SHROUD THIS AREA INTAKE/ Inspect the unit, checking for loose hardware or components. AIR FILTER Pay special attention to the hardware attaching the chipper cone, hopper, axle, and front leg.
- Page 19 Owner’s Manual CHIPPER SHREDDER INSPECT CHIPPING KNIVES CAUTION Service Interval: Every 25 hours, or as necessary The chipping knives of this unit can be rotated or sharpened FOR THE SAFETY OF THE USER, AND TO MAXIMIZE THE to provide a new cutting surface as required. When inspect- LIFE OF THE ENGINE, IT IS CRUCIAL TO TAKE TIME TO ing the knives be careful to avoid touching the sharpened CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE ENGINE.
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Page 20: Troubleshooting And Repair
Owner’s Manual CHIPPER SHREDDER TROUBLESHOOTING While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems, their causes, and remedies. See the information on the following pages for instructions on how to perform most of these minor adjustments and service repairs yourself or by your local authorized repair center. - Page 21 Owner’s Manual CHIPPER SHREDDER REPAIR WARNING ROTOR REMOVAL CUTTING HAZARD. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, AVOID CONTACTING THE SHARP CUTTING EDGES OF THE NOTE: The rotor does not need to be removed to change the CHIPPING KNIVES. hammers and knives. However, the removal and installa- tion of the knives will be easier with the rotor removed.
- Page 22 Owner’s Manual CHIPPER SHREDDER opposite side of the rotor faces outward for balanced rota- tion. Two faces of the bolt should align in parallel with the lock plate tabs. NOTE: We recommend the use of high-strength thread locker on mounting bolts. Bend the lock plate tabs up to secure the bolt and pre- venting rotation.
- Page 23 Owner’s Manual CHIPPER SHREDDER NOTES: Get parts online at www.GetEarthquake.com or Call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST...
- Page 24 ARDISAM, INC. Phone: (800) 345-6007 1160 Eighth Avenue Fax: (715) 822-2124 PO Box 755 www.GetEarthquake.com Cumberland, WI 54829...
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